Man With BVI Ties Fatally Shot in St. Thomas Housing Project

 – USVI Police Investigating 31st Homicide of the Year

Twenty-five-year-old Kiante Christopher, who has ties to the British Virgin Islands, was on Tuesday shot and killed in a housing project in Charlotte Amalie West, United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

On September 12, at around 1:06 p.m. a 911 call was made reporting gunfire near Kirwan Terrace.

Law enforcement swiftly arrived on the scene and discovered Christopher with multiple gunshot wounds.

In an effort to save his life, he was promptly transported to Schneider Hospital in a private vehicle. Unfortunately, Christopher succumbed to his injuries.

The victim’s identity was confirmed by a family member, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD).

Authorities have yet to disclose any information regarding possible suspects, or a motive behind the shooting.

This incident marks the 31st homicide in the United State Virgin Islands this year, with sixteen occurring on St. Thomas and fifteen on St. Croix.

Law enforcement agencies are urging anyone with relevant information to step forward and assist in the investigation by calling 911 or the Major Crimes Unit at 340-642-8449. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.org.