St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On August 16, 2025, at approximately 11:27 p.m., the Shot Spotter system reported several shots fired at East Street, Frederiksted. Upon the officer’s arrival at the location, they discovered an adult female on the ground who sustained several gunshot wounds to her back area. The victim was transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital by ambulance and required emergency surgery due to several major organs that were damaged. Presently, the victim is in the intensive care unit.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau were assigned to investigate and Mr. Kenny Rogers was identified as the shooter during a domestic dispute. On August 17, 2025, Kenny Rogers,43, surrendered himself to the police. He was charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Assault First-DV, Discharging or Aiming Firearm, Carrying of Firearms: Openly or Concealed. Rogers was arrested, booked and unable to post bail of $100,000.00. He was transported to the John Bell Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility where he was remanded pending his Advice of Rights Hearing.
