FATAL SHOOTING IN OLD FREDENSBORG LEAVES 24-YEAR-OLD MAN DEAD

Police identify victim as Jahmarie Warden; no suspect identified

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — October 20, 2026

A 24-year-old man was found dead following a shooting in the Old Fredensborg area of St. Croix on Tuesday morning, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD).

Police said that at approximately 10:39 a.m. on October 20, the 911 Emergency Call Center received a report from the VIPD Gunshot Detection Center indicating that shots had been fired in the area.

Responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered a vehicle damaged by gunfire and an unresponsive male lying on the ground.

Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and assessed the victim, determining that he showed no signs of life.

The deceased was subsequently identified by his next of kin as Jahmarie Warden, 24.

As of Tuesday, police had not identified a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting. Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Bureau are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist investigators to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-TIPS, the VIPD at (340) 778-2211, or call 911