A gazebo area in Campo Rico on St. Croix. Photo: VI Consortium

According to the report, the incident occurred near a gazebo at around 9:15 a.m. Upon the arrival of officers, the victim was discovered with gunshot wounds, and emergency medical technicians on the scene were unable to detect any vital signs.

He was later identified by his next of kin as 31-year-old Jamal N. Green.

This death marks the 31st homicide in the U.S. Virgin Islands for the year 2023. The tally now stands at 16 on St. Thomas and 15 on St. Croix, highlighting a concerning trend of violence in the territory.

The investigation into Green's death is being spearheaded by the VIPD's Criminal Investigation Bureau. CIB is urging anyone with pertinent information related to this homicide to come forward.

If you have any knowledge or tips about the incident, you can contact 911, the CIB Tip Line at (340)778-4950, or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1(800)222-8477.