ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Elvis Villar Jr., a 26-year-old construction worker identified as a person of interest in the first-degree murder incident that occurred late Tuesday in Peter's Farm, Christiansted. The shooting resulted in the death of 33-year-old Angel Casanova of Estate Friedensthal.
The inquiry is being spearheaded by the VIPD's Forensic/Identification Section and Criminal Investigation Bureau.
According to the VIPD, Elvis Villar Jr., a native of St. Croix, was born on March 24, 1998. He is described as a Hispanic male with light skin, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing approximately 135 pounds. Villar has black, short-cropped hair and brown eyes. The police have not released details about his involvement in the case but have emphasized the importance of locating him to assist in their investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Villar's whereabouts to come forward. The public can contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau by calling (340) 712-6041, extensions 6119 or 6074, or by dialing 911.
