U.S.V.I. - Rasenjoni Williams, 20 of John F. Kennedy housing community was arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree in connection with the March 16th murder of 33-year-old Steve Williams of Sion Farm.
Williams was arrested at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 16.
According to the initial report, Police Sergeant Cecil Gumbs, who was on routine patrol, alerted emergency 911 that shots were being discharged in the John F. Kennedy housing community. As additional police vehicles responded they observed Sergeant Gumbs in a foot pursuit of a suspect who was fleeing carrying what appeared to be a firearm.
As the incident was unfolding residents were calling police emergency 911 and informing dispatchers of the identity of the suspect and what apartment he sought refuge, according to Police Chief Oakland Benta.
Police formed a perimeter around the building and the suspect eventually surrendered without incidence.
The victim was found lying near a restaurant in the area with several bullet wounds to his body. He was pronounced dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Technicians.
US Virgin Islands News