Woman Murdered on Veterans Drive STT

A.J. Pike

St. Thomas - On Monday, September 28, 2026, at around 1 am, the gunshot detection system alerted personnel that multiple gunshots were fired on Veterans Drive. Patrol Officers traveled to the scene and made contact with a female who sustained at least one gunshot wound. 

The woman was transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center Emergency Room where she succumbed to her injuries. 

Next of kin identified her as 21-year old J’Niya Rambaran. 

VIPD is investigating the murder. 

The homicide marks the 39th in the Territory in 2026. St. Thomas has 17 homicides and St. Croix has 22 homicides. 

Any person who has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact 911, the CIB at 340-774-2211, or Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Also the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506 or the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5548.