A 33-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after police said a robbery at Coki Point led to an exchange of gunfire.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Coki Point, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
Surveillance footage showed two men speaking in a parking lot when one of the men, later identified as Albert Lindo III, approached the other and forcibly removed a gold chain from his neck and placed it in his pocket, according to the police report.
Police said the victim walked away, but Lindo followed him. The victim then drew a firearm and fired multiple shots toward Lindo, who drew a firearm from his waist and returned fire. The other man fled the scene.
Lindo was arrested and charged with robbery, possession of a firearm and reckless endangerment. Bail was set at $75,000, the police report stated.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau is seeking information related to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the bureau at 340-774-2211 extensions 5553, 5554, 5555 or 5556, call 911, contact Crime Stoppers V.I. at 800-222-8477 or call the chief’s or commissioner’s office.
