The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that yesterday’s shooting victim is 42-year-old Yan Edwards, of Long Look.
According to the police, initial investigations indicated that the victim was seated outside a business establishment at Parham Town, East End around 6:00 p.m. when the shooting occurred.
Edwards, who was wounded in the incident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said no one else was injured.
“Officers of the Major Investigation Team are appealing to witnesses who could help to identify the assailant or assailants to contact Crime stoppers anonymously at 800-8477. Alternatively, persons can contact 368-9345,” the RVIPF said in a media release.