Man, 21, Fatally Shot Near St. Croix
A 21-year-old man, identified as Angel Rodriguez III, was shot and killed near the entrance to the Superior Court parking lot on St. Croix on Monday afternoon. The Virgin Islands Police Department is treating the death as a homicide and is urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
A 21-year-old man was killed in a shooting near the Superior Court on St. Croix on Monday afternoon, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) said. The victim was identified as Angel Rodriguez III after next-of-kin notifications, VIPD Director of Communications Glen Dratte confirmed.
Croix 911 Emergency Call Center received several reports of shots fired at approximately 2:06 p.m., with callers saying a male had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Rodriguez unresponsive inside a vehicle at the entrance to the court parking lot.
Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and confirmed that he had died from his injuries. The VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau is actively investigating the incident as a homicide. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-778-2211, or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Investigators are also asking the public to come forward with any video footage or eyewitness accounts that might assist the inquiry. The shooting close to a major government facility raises concerns about public safety and courthouse security across the territory. For residents of the British Virgin Islands who travel to or have business in the U.S.
Virgin Islands—whether for court matters, work, or family visits—this incident is a reminder to remain vigilant and to monitor travel and public safety updates. Those with upcoming court appointments or official business on St. Croix may wish to check with relevant agencies for any advisories or changes to access protocols.
This case is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the nearby territory that have prompted calls for increased community cooperation with law enforcement. VIPD officials emphasized the importance of public tips in homicide investigations and reiterated that tips can be made anonymously through Crime Stoppers V.I.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the VIPD immediately at the numbers provided. The initial details above were reported by Virgin Islands News Online and relayed by VIPD communications; no further details about a suspect or motive had been released at the time of reporting.
Primary source: VINO