The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force can confirm that one male has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on March 20 in Gun Creek, North Sound, Virgin Gorda.
The incident took place shortly after 8:00 a.m. and resulted in one male sustaining serious injuries. He was transported to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has since been formally identified as Rasheel Thomas Alexander, 27 of Virgin Gorda.
Video footage of the incident has since been in circulation.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. Persons with any information that may assist are encouraged to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 or from overseas at (284) 800-8477.
The owners, management and staff of CCT, BVI Cable Ltd. and 284 Media express sincere condolences to the family of Rasheel Thomas Alexander.