Crime Desk: STX This Week

A.J. Pike

St. Croix - 42nd USVI Homicide of 2026:

25 Murders on STX, 17 Murders on STT 

The 42nd homicide of the year occurred when the VIPD confirmed on October 20, 2026, that a man who was shot multiple times in Profit Hills on October 1, 2026, had succumbed to his wounds at JFL. As of this date the victim has not been officially identified by next of kin. 

VIPD Reports 2 Separate Arrests

Manuel Perez was arrested after CIB Detectives located a loaded firearm while canvassing the Old Fredensborg area during a homicide investigation on October 20, 2026.     

Ty’rique Parris was arrested pursuant to a warrant in connection with a December 9, 2025, shots-fired incident in the Castle Coakley area near the “Castle Coakley Turf.”

Both men were unable to post bail and were remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending their court appearances.

The VIPD continues to encourage anyone with information regarding these crimes or any other crimes to contact 911, VIPD at 340-778-2211, or Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-TIPS.