A 21-year-old man has been shot dead in the US Virgin Islands, becoming the Territory’s latest homicide victim.

Gerell L. Reed was killed at approximately 2:49 a.m. on Judy M. Gomez Highway, police said.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting along the highway and found Reed unresponsive inside a vehicle that had crashed into a wall.

Police said he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical technicians assessed Reed and determined that he showed no signs of life.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

This shooting pushed the territory’s murder toll to 33.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 911, the Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, extensions 5555 or 5556, or 340-714-9830.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477. Members of the public can also contact the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5548 or the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506.