THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 042323-118 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
April 23, 2023  
 
CIB Investigating Shooting Near the Corner Pocket; 2 Injured 
 
St. Croix, USVI - On April 23, 2023, at approximately 12:29 a.m. there were multiple 
ShotSpotter notifications of shots fired in the La Reine area. Shortly thereafter 911 
Emergency Call Center reported two gunshot victims at the Governor Juan Fransisco Luis 
Hospital. 
 
The Criminal Investigation Bureau detectives made contact with the victims who stated that 
they were at Corner Pocket to watch a boxing match on the big screen and when the fight was 
over they left the area and just before they got onto the Northside Road entrance of Corner 
Pocket, their vehicle came under gunfire. The driver drove straight to the hospital where they 
received treatment.  
 
Both victims stated that they did not have any issues with anyone while at the establishment 
and they did not see who fired the shots or know where the shots came from.  
 
Both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds and are in stable condition at the Juan 
Fransisco Luis Hospital. 
 
Investigation continues into this incident. Anyone with information is urged to call 991, CIB 
Tip Line at (340)778-4850 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-TIPS.   
 
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