St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call from a citizen reporting three men with gunshot wounds to the head near the Concordia Dumpsite at approximately 8:08 a.m. on January 19, 2026. The Virgin Islands Police Department, the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), and Emergency Medical Services were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival it was confirmed that all three men were deceased.
“This is an unfortunate act. We are asking for assistance in identifying these males and if anyone has information on this crime to come forward.”, said CIB Commander, Marisol Colon-Santiago.
The victims were identified as Carlos Parrilla, age 60, Fernando Santiago, age 49 and Omar Castillo, age 37. There are currently no suspects for this crime.
This homicide is actively being investigated. Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call 911, CIB at 340-778-2211, 340-712-6021 or Crime Stoppers VI 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS).
