THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
                                     “To Protect and Serve” 
       Office of the Commissioner 
 
 
AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 
Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 
 
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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 072623-235 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
July 26, 2023  
 
VIPD Investigates Shooting Incident on Rhymer Highway  
that Left One Person Injured 
St. Thomas, USVI - On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Virgin 
Islands Police Department and Criminal Investigation Bureau responded to a shooting in the 
area of Rhymer Highway and Donoe Bypass. Responding units learned that the victim was 
shot twice about the body while operating a vehicle. The victim was transported to Schneider 
Regional Medical Center for treatment, where he refused to cooperate with Law 
Enforcement. 
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with 
any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, Criminal Investigation Bureau, 
the Chief’s Office or Detective Y. Loblack or B. Bedminster at (340)774-2211 ext. 5573 or 
Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-TIPS. 
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