A 20-year-old security guard at the Carambola Hotel was shot and killed sometime between 1 and 6:30 a.m. Sunday, according to St. Croix Police.
The victim was later identified as Iver James Jr., 20, of Estate Mount Pleasant.
According to police reports, the St. Croix E911 system received a report Sunday morning of a body that had sustained multiple gunshot wounds near the Carambola.
The preliminary investigation revealed that James was employed as a security guard at the hotel and was on duty early Sunday morning. He was last seen by coworkers at his post about 1 a.m., police said.
The victim’s body was found approximately 200 yards from the hotel entrance.
Detectives from Major Crime, Criminal Investigation and Forensics continue to investigate the homicide. Anyone with information regarding this shooting can all the detectives at 712-6075 or 712-6077. Residents can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
