St. Thomas Stabbing: Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Two Injured

VIPD arrested 27-year-old Osayande Francis on Oct. 26 in connection with a stabbing that sent two men to hospital. Bail was set at $75,000.

St. Thomas Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Double Stabbing

Detectives with the Virgin Islands Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested 27-year-old Osayande Francis on Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 4:58 p.m., according to vipd.vi.gov. He faces charges linked to a stabbing that left two men with stab wounds requiring hospital treatment.

Francis was charged with Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, Brandishing, Exhibiting or Using Deadly Weapons, Simple Assault, Disturbance of the Peace, and Indecent Exposure.

The assault was reported on October 25, 2026. Both male victims were transported to Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.

Investigators identified Francis as a suspect in the course of the subsequent investigation. A judge set bail at $75,000.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the 911 Emergency Call Center or the VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 774-2211. Those wishing to remain anonymous may reach Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: Google News VI — Crime