Man Killed by Gunfire in Old Fredensborg, St. Croix — 41st Homicide in Territory

Jahmarie Warden, 24, was shot and killed Tuesday morning in Old Fredensborg, St. Croix. His death is the 41st homicide recorded in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2026.

Shooting in Old Fredensborg Leaves 24-Year-Old Dead

A 24-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in Old Fredensborg on St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported. Stthomassource.com identified the victim, confirmed by next of kin, as Jahmarie Warden.

The VIPD Gunshot Detection Center alerted the 911 Emergency Call Center at approximately 10:39 a.m. after detecting gunfire in the area. Responding officers arrived to find a vehicle damaged by gunfire and Warden lying unresponsive on the ground. Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

No suspect has been identified. The Criminal Investigation Bureau is leading the investigation into the shooting.

Warden's death is recorded as the 24th homicide on St. Croix and the 41st across the U.S. Virgin Islands territory in 2026, according to the Source Homicide List — a chronological log of homicides reported by the VIPD. The list excludes suicides and vehicular homicides, which some other media and police counts include, potentially resulting in differing totals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers VI at 800-222-TIPS, the VIPD at 340-778-2211, or call 911.

Source: Google News VI — Crime