St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands – On Sunday, September 3, 2023, at approximately 7:59 a.m., detectives were notified of an assault in the area of Jacob’s Ladder on St. John, V.I.

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, at approximately 1:02 a.m., officers of the Leander Jurgen Command were dispatched to the area of Jacob’s Ladder in reference to a report of a male that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. Upon their arrival, contact was made with a Caucasian male who had sustained multiple injuries about his body after being assaulted by multiple individuals. The male was then transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact 911, the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (340) 693-8880 ext. 5207 or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1 (800) 222-TIPS.