ST. THOMAS MAN SHOT NEAR BORDEAUX FIRE STATION MONDAY AFTERNOON: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man hitched a ride to the hospital after realizing he was shot in the leg, authorities said.

The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Bordeaux near the Fire Station following a report of shots fired and a man down at 5:46 p.m. Monday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.

Officers traveled to Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC) after learning a gunshot victim was transported via private vehicle, according to the VIPD.