With profound sadness, family members, friends, and residents of St. Croix are mourning the death of 34-year-old Joshua Gonzalez, who was fatally shot in the Glynn area of the U.S. Virgin Islands on Wednesday night, November 11, 2026.
According to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), officers were alerted to gunfire at approximately 10:05 p.m. near Moe’s Service Station in Glynn after the department’s gunshot detection system registered several rounds.
Responding officers arrived and searched the area. Behind a building, they discovered an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency medical technicians provided assistance, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities later confirmed his identity as Joshua Gonzalez, 34, after his next of kin formally identified him.
A second adult male was also found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by ambulance to Juan Luis Hospital for medical treatment. Officials have not publicly disclosed his condition.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. The VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau is working to establish what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
As of the department’s latest announcement, no suspect, possible motive, or arrests had been publicly reported.
Joshua’s death has brought renewed sadness to those grieving another life lost to gun violence. His family, friends, and loved ones are facing a difficult period as they remember him and come to terms with his passing.
May Joshua Gonzalez rest in peace, and may his loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
