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USVI- Man in custody for shooting 33-year-old woman to death in STT

Simon Rawlins Jr, 37, is charged with shooting 33-year-old Mardette Ward to death. Photo: VIPD
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THOMASVILLE, St Thomas, USVI- A fatal shooting that took place Friday evening, April 19, 2024, in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) has led to homicide charges against Simon Rawlins Jr, 37, who is charged with shooting 33-year-old Mardette Ward to death.

The [US] VI Police Department (VIPD) responded to a distressing 911 call at approximately 6:01 p.m., where a female reported her friend had been shot and appeared unresponsive. The incident occurred in Thomasville, with the caller quickly identifying the assailant as Rawlins, who allegedly fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

Upon arrival, law enforcement and emergency medical technicians found Ward with a gunshot wound to her upper body. Despite rapid response efforts, she was declared deceased at the scene by 6:15 p.m.

A motive behind the fatal shooting had yet to be established at time of publication, however, authorities launched an intensive manhunt in the Thomasville and Bovoni areas, culminating in the arrest of Rawlins without further incident at around 10:00 p.m. on the same day. He is currently held on a $1 million bail, as ordered by the court.

The VIPD's Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation into the incident. The VIPD is urging anyone with information about this crime to come forward. Tips can be shared with the at (340) 774-2211, the Criminal Investigation Unit’s Major Crimes Division at (340) 642-8449, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (or online here).

12 Responses to “USVI- Man in custody for shooting 33-year-old woman to death in STT”

  • one eye (21/04/2024, 16:01) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Look at his face
    • @one eye (24/04/2024, 17:51) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      You name says it all. He looks much better in person. The mugshot dorsn't do him any justice. All i know he looks bettee than you, your mumma and her mumma put together. Learn to mind your business.
  • ot (21/04/2024, 19:07) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Lord what this young lady could do Mr so buddy heart lessman
  • ... (21/04/2024, 20:49) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
    A man got to do what he got to do . She had it coming I know the real story behind dis . She playing bad woman pulling gun on the man
    • piece (22/04/2024, 10:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      @... The VIPD is urging anyone with information about this crime to come forward. Tips can be shared at (340) 774-2211, the Criminal Investigation Unit’s Major Crimes Division at (340) 642-8449,
    • Meli (22/04/2024, 12:19) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Last year that same woman and her girlfriend, who happens to be his child's mother and ex, beat up the man after jouvert.
      • Norris Turnbull (23/04/2024, 11:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Meli...He should have walked away from then.
        • @Norris Turnbull (24/04/2024, 18:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          He did but she convinced him, she had change. We don't know about all the inner workings of someone's relationship. Some of us stay on the sidelines and cast blame on this person or that person. Let us trach eachother how to improve ourselves for the best outcome in our situation. A change in mindset often leans to a change in outcome! Its time we learn how to be our brother's keeper.
  • Mike Larry (21/04/2024, 21:26) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Hope dem stt man toss he salad up in there. If not bring he tola, cause ill take care of that myself. BVI crime may be a little hot but atleast VIP ensuring we dont get carried away like stt.
  • guy hill (22/04/2024, 06:22) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Was it worth it? Dam Jack donkey . Now you facing the rest of
    your life in a dam cage asking for hand outs.
    • @Guy Hill (24/04/2024, 17:49) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      What he did was wrong and he will pay for his crime. Hoeever, if you don't know the entire story STFU. Btw, he will never be asking anybody least of all you for handouts. His family endeavours to place whatever funds he requires on his book. That you can take yo the bank. No go sit your lame ass down, akways trying to stay relevant.
  • Ahoy (23/04/2024, 22:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Upde islun folks doing what they do best.


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