St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Detectives with the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested 37-year-old Jamain Riley in connection with a shooting that left one individual injured.
On August 22, 2026, at approximately 4:38 p.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center received a report from a male victim stating that he had been shot at his residence.
Detectives contacted the adult male victim, who reported that he was at home with family members when a suspect, identified as Jamain Riley, arrived uninvited. According to the victim, an argument ensued, during which Riley allegedly produced a firearm and fired at him in the presence of another adult and children.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his right wrist and was transported by ambulance to Juan F. Luis Hospital for treatment.
On August 24, 2026, Jamain Riley was present at the Wilbur H. Francis Command, where he was taken into custody. Riley declined to provide a statement.
Riley was arrested, charged, and booked in connection with the incident. He faces an Attempted Murder charge, along with Assault First, Reckless endangerment First, Assault Third Discharging or aiming a firearm causing injury, Carrying of firearm open or concealed with intent to commit a crime, Carrying or using a dangerous weapon, Possession /selling ammunition. Bail was set at $100,000.00. Unable to post bail, he was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending his Advice of Rights hearing.
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