The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a 14-year-old male with the murder of Eric Alexis Albert, who was fatally shot in the Greenland area on June 20, 2025.
The teenager was initially arrested following a police operation in Greenland on June 27, 2025, as investigators continued their probe into the shooting.
During a search of a residence in the area, officers recovered an AR-15 assault rifle along with a quantity of 5.56 calibre ammunition. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the firearm recovery.
The 14-year-old was subsequently charged on June 28, 2025, with firearm-related offences linked to the recovery of the weapon and ammunition. He was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison.
Following continued investigations into Albert’s death, the teenager has now been additionally charged with murder.
The teenager was returned to His Majesty’s Prison, where he will remain pending his appearance at the Magistrate’s Court. A date for his return to court is expected to be scheduled.
In a statement on Facebook, Acting Interim Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger shared that the RVIPF is continuing its investigation and is appealing to anyone with information that could assist with the case, or any other investigation, to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9512.
Ullger also appealed to the wider community to intervene and mentor youth away from a life of criminal activity.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS).
Police said all information provided will be treated with the strictest confidence.