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Juan Rexach-Ramos and Daniym Heywood die in fatal Frederiksted shooting  

Juan Rexach-Ramos and Daniym Heywood die in fatal Frederiksted shooting

Fatal Frederiksted shooting death of Juan Rexach-Ramos and Daniym Heywood – Obituary

Late Friday night, a shooting on Queen Street in Frederiksted resulted in the deaths of two men, according to the V.I. Police Department.

 

Authorities reported that multiple gunshots were detected around 11:48 p.m. on February 1, as identified by ShotSpotter technology. Responding officers found several spent shell casings and vehicles damaged by gunfire at the scene.

 

One of the victims, identified as 53-year-old Juan Rexach-Ramos, was discovered unresponsive on a chair near Yolanda’s Bar. Shortly after, a second victim, 28-year-old Daniym Heywood, was taken from the scene to the Juan F. Luis Hospital emergency room, where he later died from his injuries.

 

The VIPD’s Criminal Investigation Bureau has opened an investigation into the shooting. As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the motive remains unclear.

 

Authorities are requesting that anyone with information contact the VIPD or Crime Stoppers USVI. They have assured the public that all tips will be handled confidentially as they work to determine what led to the attack.

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