The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating a shots-fired incident reported Saturday in the Anna’s Retreat area on St. Thomas, the department stated in a police report.
Police said officers were dispatched after receiving an alert from the ShotSpotter system. An adult male told officers he was sitting outside his residence when he heard gunshots and believed bullets passed above his head. He reported dropping to the ground and crawling inside his home for safety. The man told police he did not see who fired the shots and is unaware of anyone who would want to harm him or his family, according to the police report.
Officers later observed several pock marks on the residential structure and recovered numerous spent shell casings in the area. The scene was processed by the Forensic Identification Unit, and the case has been referred to the Criminal Investigation Bureau for follow-up, the report stated.
The case remains under active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the 911 Emergency Call Center, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, or Crime Stoppers U.S. Virgin Islands at 800-222-8477. Tips may be provided anonymously, police said.
