ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 7:47 a.m., a concerned citizen contacted the Virgin Islands Port Authority regarding a possible body in the water.
Responding Port Authority officers confirmed that there was an individual in the water. Port Authority officers along with citizens on the shoreline assisted in removing the individual from the water.
Upon the VIPD Detectives arrival, they observed an unresponsive male. Emergency Medical Personnel traveled on scene and concluded that the male did not have any signs of life. The identify of this male is unknown at this time and the cause of death is unknown, pending an autopsy.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 ext’s., 5554 or 5556 or 340-714-9828. Calls can also be made to 911, Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), the Chief’s office at 340-715-5548 or the Commissioner’s office at 340-715-5506.
