KINGSHILL — One man was stabbed and another has been arrested in connection with an attempted first-degree murder incident, authorities said.
Khalid A. Richardson, 36, was also charged with possession of a dangerous weapon during a commission of a crime in connection with stabbing a relative, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
The case began at 4:03 a.m. on Wednesday when the 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a stabbing victim present at Juan F. Luis Hospital requesting medical attention.
VIPD mug shot of Khalid A. Richardson, 36, of St. Croix.
The investigation into the matter revealed that the victim was stabbed by a relative.
“Due to the severity of the victims’ internal injuries he was rushed into emergency surgery,” VIPD spokesperson Glen Dratte said in a prepared statement.
Police, he said, later apprehended Richardson without incident.
“Mr. Richardson was charged with first-degree attempted murder,” Dratte said.
Police did not share details about what led to the stabbing or the charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
According to the probable cause fact sheet, the stabbing victim is Richardson’s nephew.
Upon arrival to JFL, investigators discovered that the victim had sustained severe internal injuries and required emergency surgery. Further investigation revealed that the victim’s uncle, Khalid Richardson, was responsible for the attack.
Richardson was apprehended by members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau and Patrol Units without incident. He was informed of his Miranda Rights but declined to provide a statement.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, Richardson faces charges of first-degree assault, possession of a dangerous weapon during the commission of a crime of violence, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
Bail for Richardson was set at $100,000. Unable to post bail, he was remanded to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility.
He was scheduled for an advice-of-rights hearing in Superior Court.
