St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On March 14, 2026, at approximately 5:05 a.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center received reports of shots being fired in the Lorraine Village Housing Apartments. The Emergency Call Center also received a complaint from a victim who appeared at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station and reported that Akeem Matthew had fired shots at him.
Investigators determined that Matthew allegedly fired multiple shots at the victim as the victim was driving away from the area. Further investigation revealed that while attempting to evade the gunfire, the victim inadvertently struck another individual with his vehicle.
On July 10, 2026, a Superior Court judge signed an arrest warrant for Akeem Matthew. Bail was set at $100,000.00.
On October 27, 2026, Matthew, 34, turned himself at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station. He was advised of his Miranda rights, placed under arrest, and booked on the warrant. He was charged with Carrying of firearms openly or concealed, Assault First, Carrying or using dangerous weapon, Assault Third, Reckless First, Possession or sale of ammunition, & Discharging or aiming firearm.
Unable to post the court-ordered bail, Matthew was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correction Facility pending his Advice of Rights hearing.
