VIPD INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE IN OLD FREDENSBORG
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
“To Protect and Serve”
Office of the Commissioner
VIPD RELEASE-
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is investigating a homicide in the area of Old Fredensborg, St. Croix, following a report of gunfire on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
At approximately 10:39 a.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center received a notification from the VIPD Gunshot Detection Center reporting shots fired in the area of Old Fredensborg.
Responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered a vehicle damaged by gunfire and an unresponsive male lying on the ground. Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and determined that the male showed no signs of life.
The deceased was subsequently identified by next of kin as 24-year-old Jahmarie Warden.
At this time, no suspect has been identified. Detectives with the VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
The VIPD is asking anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation to contact Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-TIPS, the VIPD at (340) 778-2211, or the 911 Emergency Call Center.
The Virgin Islands Police Department appreciates the public’s assistance in helping investigators bring clarity to this case.
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