Rosniel Diaz-Bautista, 22, of St. Croix, was charged with the shooting death of Indierra Morales. Diaz-Bautista and is scheduled for an advice of rights hearing before Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague on Dec. 3, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Tuesday.
According to court records, Diaz-Bautista was charged federally with use of a firearm
during a crime of violence resulting in death and discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Diaz-Bautista is also charged locally with first-degree murder. If convicted, Diaz-Bautista faces a maximum penalty of death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life imprisonment. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
