A St. Thomas man wanted for attempted murder for an incident that occurred in June was arrested Sunday, the V.I. Police Department reported.
The incident occurred in Redhook on June 5 when Hyram J. Graneau Jr., being assisted by other individuals, attempted to rob the victim of his bag. During the altercation, Graneau Jr. shot the victim at least once in the head. The victim sustained a tangential wound to the right side of his head, according to the police report.
Graneau Jr. left the territory days later; however, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, authorities in New Jersey apprehended Graneau Jr., 35, on account of an arrest warrant, which was issued by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on Aug. 20, the police report stated.
Graneau Jr. was extradited to St. Thomas on Sunday. He is being held on $100,000 bail, pending further court action, the report stated.
This case remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone having
information regarding this incident is encouraged to notify the 911 Emergency Call Center or Detective Y. LoBlack of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, the Chief’s
Office at 340-715-5546, the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506, or the anonymous tip service Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477.
