St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — On Friday, November 7, 2025, at approximately 8:08 a.m., Officers from the School Security Bureau assigned to the St. Croix Central High School were informed by school officials that a student had made threats to shoot anyone who approached.
Officers and the staff at the St. Croix Central High School immediately took precautionary measures and conducted a search of the minor’s backpack. The search resulted in the discovery of a fully loaded, black-colored firearm.
The minor was placed under arrest for Carrying a Firearm Openly or Concealed and was remanded to the Youth Rehabilitation Center pending an Advise of Rights Hearing. The Virgin Islands Police Department continues to work closely with the Virgin Islands Department of Education to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors. The Department encourages anyone with information related to weapons or threats on school campuses to immediately contact law enforcement or school administration.
