Loop Information- This weekend’s Carnival festivities on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands have been briefly disrupted by a stabbing and taking pictures.
In accordance with the Virgin Islands Police Division (VIPD), gunshots have been heard within the space of Norre Gade, within the neighborhood of the Frederick Lutheran Church, at roughly 8:37 pm on April 29.
Cops responded and located the lifeless physique of 54-year-old Alrick Thomas.
This was the 15th homicide on the territory this yr.
Police stated their swift response within the matter led to the arrest of 21-year-old Dion Johnson in reference to Thomas’ loss of life.
Johnson has been charged with homicide and his bail was set at $1 million.
He was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending his recommendation of rights listening to.
Just a few hours later, a person was stabbed contained in the Carnival Village.
Police stated the sufferer was attacked by a person he knew.
He was taken to the Schneider Regional Medical Centre (SRMC) for analysis and therapy.
“The sufferer sustained three puncture wounds from the assault; one to the left chest space and two to the abdomen,” VIPD stated.
Police have requested members of the general public to help with their investigation into the stabbing.