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Gunshot Wounds Man on Hospital Ground

A man was treated for a gunshot wound after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert Saturday in the Hospital Ground area of St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.

VIPD Patrol Division officers responded to a report of a single gunshot detected in the area. Shortly afterward, the male victim arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the lower body, according to the police report.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau responded and made contact with the victim, who declined to provide details about the incident, the police report stated.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact 911 or VIPD at 340-774-2211. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 800-222-8477, police said.

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