St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 5:49 a.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center received a report from a Fire Service unit conducting a routine wash-down at the Christian Shan Hendricks Vegetable Market, located on Company Street in Christiansted, of an unresponsive male.
Officers and detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) responded to the scene,
where they discovered an adult male who appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound to
the upper body. Emergency personnel confirmed that the individual showed no signs of life.
At this time, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed, pending notification of next
of kin.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau has launched an active investigation into this incident.
Authorities are urging anyone within the Christiansted Town community who may have
information, or who may have observed suspicious activity in the area, to come forward.
Individuals are encouraged to contact 911, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or the
Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 778-2211. All information will be kept confidential.
The Virgin Islands Police Department extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of
the deceased.
