St. Thomas on Wednesday morning suffered its sixth homicide since the start of the year, according to the the V.I. Police Department.
It was the eighth homicide in the territory this year.
At 6:42 a.m. Wednesday, officers were told a man’s body was lying inside a vehicle in the area of Building 10 Tutu High Rise. At the scene, officers found the body of an unresponsive black man who appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as 20 year-old Leroy Rawlins, a resident of the housing community.
Anyone with information concerning the crime can phone the Major Crimes Unit at 1-340-714-9833 ext. 5618, the 911 emergency center, or the anonymous tip service, Crime Stoppers USVI, at 1-800-222-8477.
Information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence, the VIPD said.
