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 GOVERNMENT OF  
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
 
VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
 
ST. CROIX OFFICE 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                 
  ST.THOMAS OFFICE 
CHARLES HARWOOD MEMORIAL COMPLEX 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                      1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10 
3500 ESTATE RICHMOND 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                           CHARLOTTE AMALIE 
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. 00820-4370 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                     ST.THOMAS, U.S.V.I. 00802-6722 
TEL: (340) 718-6551 * FAX: (340) 718-1376         
 
 
 
 
 
                          TEL: (340) 774-0117 * FAX: (340) 777-4001 
 
03-11262018:  For Immediate Release 
Contact: Jahnesta Ritter Mobile#: 340-626-6290  
                                                                             
DOH Staff Saddened by Security Officer Death 
 
ST. CROIX, USVI (November 26, 2018) — Department of Health staff is grief-stricken by news of fatal shooting 
incident that occurred on the premises of the new modular units over the weekend.  
 
Commissioner Michelle S. Davis and Department staff extend their sincerest condolences to the family and 
friends of Kaiamesha Thomas.  
 
Thomas was shot sometime between 11:30 p.m. Saturday night and midnight on Sunday while on duty as a 
security guard. Her body was discovered by her co-worker around 12:17 a.m. on the grounds where 
Department of Health’s new modular units are being constructed. Thomas was a security guard with the RT 
Unlimited Security firm, contracted by Modular Genius.  
 
Modular Genius has been contracted by The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to build the much-needed modular 
offices and clinics. Modular Genius representatives expressed their shock and dismay.  
 
While the Department mourns this tragic incident, it encourages the staff and public to remain vigilant at all 
times and to be cooperative with police.  
 
The Department has limited knowledge about the shooting incident, but is continuing to monitor the situation 
and gather information to support the VIPD’s investigation. Violence is a public health concern and should be 
treated like any other health epidemic. DOH leadership staff reassures the public that the Charles Harwood 
Medical Complex grounds are safe. DOH’s top priority is the health and safety of Virgin Islanders. 
 
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