On Monday, May 15, 2017 at approximately 12:16 am, shortly after midnight, St. Thomas police responded to reports that a male had been shot just outside a residence in upper Contant. The male was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to injuries consisting of multiple gunshot wounds about the body. The male was identified by his next of kin as 23 year old Jeffrey Javier of Contant.

On February 2, 2016, at approximately 7:39 PM, St. Croix police responded to a shooting that occurred at the H&R Super Market in Frederiksted town. While traveling to the scene, the 9-1-1 emergency call center informed police officers that the gunshot victim was transported to the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital by a concerned citizen in their personal vehicle. Officers at the scene inspected the roadway adjacent to the H&R Super Market and observed several spent casings. The victim was later pronounced dead at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital emergency room and identified as 22 year old Dave Edwards Jr. of #35-I Estate Whim.