St. Thomas, USVI - On September 09, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., VIPD Officers responded to an incident in Lockhart Gardens where the driver of a Black Acura RDX was observed brandishing and exhibiting a firearm at a woman. Officers conducted an inspection of the surrounding area for the vehicle. Upon entering Oswald Harris Court, the occupants of the vehicle immediately opened fire towards VIPD officers. While fleeing the area of the incident, an innocent bystander was struck in the foot by the suspects and was rushed to the Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center via a private vehicle for treatment.

This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Chief Office or you can contact Detective Y. Loblack at (340) 774-2211 ext. 5573 or Crime Stoppers V.I.