Teen Charged with Murder in Shooting of
A 14-year-old boy has been formally charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of airport firefighter Eric Albert in Greenland. Police confirmed the charge was laid following an extensive investigation by the Major Investigation Team.
A 14-year-old boy has been formally charged with the murder of airport firefighter Eric Alezis Albert, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed following an extensive investigation by the Major Investigation Team. Albert, a 28-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, served as an officer with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service stationed at the Terrance B.
He was fatally shot at approximately 11:00 p.m. on June 20, 2025, in the Greenland area of Tortola. According to police reports, detectives conducted a targeted search operation at a residence in Greenland on June 27, 2025, as part of the homicide investigation. During that operation, officers recovered an AR-15 assault rifle along with a quantity of 5.56-calibre ammunition, leading to the arrest of three individuals.
The teenager was initially charged on June 28, 2025, with firearm-related offences and remanded to His Majesty's Prison before detectives formally brought the additional murder charge against him on Tuesday. The teenager remains in custody pending his upcoming court appearance. Law enforcement officials noted that because the case is now sub judice, no further evidentiary details can be released publicly.
Acting Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger commended investigators for their dedication while acknowledging the sobering nature of the arrest, noting that the development brings no satisfaction given the suspect's age. Ullger described the case as clear evidence of a critical rupture in the social fabric responsible for guiding and safeguarding youth across the Territory.
Ullger stressed that when a 14-year-old is implicated in extreme violence, it highlights a deep and troubling reality that the wider community cannot ignore. He emphasized that law enforcement alone cannot address the conditions that expose young people to serious crime, calling on parents, educators, guardians, and community leaders to double their efforts in early intervention, mentorship, and steering youth away from drugs and gang activity.
The police chief also expressed hope that the charges offer some comfort to Albert's grieving family, reiterating the force's commitment to delivering justice. Reflecting Albert's background and the profound impact on the local Spanish-speaking community, the official police statement was issued in both English and Spanish.
The RVIPF continues to thank the public for its support and urges anyone with further information regarding gun violence or criminal activity to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9512 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477.
Primary source: BVI Platinum