By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press News Reporter
ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department has launched an active investigation after an unidentified woman was found dead on Monday morning in the Hospital Ground area of St. Thomas.
Emergency Call From Concerned Citizen
According to a public alert issued by the VIPD, the 911 Emergency Call Center received a call at 9:24 A.M. on June 22, 2026. A concerned citizen reported discovering an unresponsive female who was bleeding from the face in the vicinity of the Danish Cemetery in Hospital Ground.
Active Investigation Underway
VIPD officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel were immediately dispatched and arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, responders confirmed that the female was deceased.
Authorities stated that the identity of the woman is unknown at this time. All necessary specialized police units have been deployed to the scene, and the VIPD emphasizes that the case remains active and under fluid investigation.
INVESTIGATION SITE: A temporary floodlight illuminates the gated entrance of the historic Danish Cemetery in Hospital Ground on Monday morning as Virgin Islands Police Department detectives secure the perimeter. Authorities converged on the location following a 911 citizen report of an unresponsive female found unresponsive at the scene.(Graphic: © 2026 The St. Croix Sun News / Generated by Nano Banana AI)