Two Dead in St. Croix Bar Shooting
Two people were killed and two others injured after an early-morning shooting at the Luna Bar on St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Police Department confirmed. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information to contact authorities.
Two people were killed and two others injured after an early-morning shooting at the Luna Bar on St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) confirmed. According to information received by the 911 Emergency Call Center, the call reporting the shooting came in at approximately 3:45 a.m. on June 7.
The caller said four people had been shot inside the establishment. Consortium contacted VIPD, which verified the incident. Police said two of the victims succumbed to their injuries at Juan F. Luis Hospital, while two others were receiving treatment. VIPD’s Director of Communications Glen Dratte said the department is awaiting notification of next of kin before releasing the names of those involved.
The VIPD said the motive for the fatal shooting has not yet been determined and that the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) is leading the inquiry. Investigators are asking anyone with information or who may have seen anything related to the shooting to contact 911, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or the CIB at 340-778-2211.
This incident occurred on neighboring St. Many residents of the British Virgin Islands have personal and business ties across the territory lines, and the attack may heighten concerns about safety among inter-island travellers and nightlife patrons. Authorities have not reported any public safety advisories, but residents and visitors are being urged to stay alert, avoid the area while police conduct their work, and follow official updates.
The VIPD has not released additional details about the sequence of events, the weapons used or whether any arrests have been made. Because the investigation is active, officials say more information will be provided once next-of-kin notifications are completed and formal statements are ready.
BVI residents with information that could assist investigators are encouraged to come forward. Tipsters can reach out to 911, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or the VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-778-2211. The public can expect further updates from VIPD as the investigation progresses.
Primary source: VINO