Suspect in USVI mass shooting incident turns self in to authorities
CHRISTIANSTED, Sr. Croix, USVI- In a recent development connected to a mass shooting incident that occurred in March, a suspect identified as Everton Rutherford has turned himself in to the V.I. Police Department.
The incident, which took place in the early hours of March 4 in the vicinity of the old Tipsy Iguana Bar & Lounge in the Peters Rest area, had resulted in six people — four males and two females — being injured by gunfire and transported to Juan F. Luis Hospital, the VIPD reported.
According to police records, the 911 Emergency Call Center had received reports about the shooting at around 3:01 a.m. Upon arrival, the officers learned of the casualties and launched an immediate investigation.
Members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau made contact with community members who revealed that the shooting incident had erupted from an argument among several male individuals armed with guns. One of the males involved in the incident was identified as Rutherford.
Further investigation led to the case being filed with the Superior Court on June 29. Subsequently, an arrest warrant was issued for Rutherford, with his bail set at $50,000.
Rutherford surrendered to authorities on July 11 at approximately 3:50 p.m. at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station. He was advised of his Miranda Rights and was arrested without any incident, according to the VIPD.
Unable to post his bail, Rutherford was booked and transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility. He is now awaiting his Advice of Rights Hearing at the Superior Court scheduled for Wednesday.
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