Evan Haynes Jr. Obituary: 39-Year-Old Ohio Man Killed in St. Thomas Hull Bay Road Shooting

Evan Haynes Jr., 39, of Piqua, Ohio, was killed in a shooting on Hull Bay Road in St. Thomas on October 31, 2026. Police are investigating the fatal vehicle pursuit that also left a woman injured.

Evan Haynes Jr. Killed in Hull Bay Road Shooting

Evan Haynes Jr., a 39-year-old man from Piqua, Ohio, was killed in a shooting along Hull Bay Road on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, during the early hours of Saturday, October 31, 2026.

According to reporting based on information from the Virgin Islands Police Department, emergency dispatchers received a report of gunfire at approximately 4:42 a.m. Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the Northside area, where Haynes was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident has brought sadness to those mourning Haynes and renewed concern about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Although he was from Ohio, the fatal incident occurred in the U.S. Virgin Islands, not in Piqua.

Vehicle Pursuit and Gunfire on St. Thomas

Initial reports indicate that the shooting followed a vehicle pursuit along the winding roadway. A woman inside the vehicle reportedly called 911 and told dispatchers that another vehicle was chasing them and that someone had opened fire.

A second female passenger was reportedly wounded and taken for medical attention. Later reporting also described a third occupant who escaped physical injury. The full circumstances of the pursuit and the reason the vehicle was targeted have not been established publicly.

Police Investigation and Appeal for Information

Detectives with the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau are investigating the fatal shooting. Investigators reportedly examined the vehicle, recovered evidence and sought surveillance recordings from the surrounding area.

Police have appealed to residents and motorists who may have witnessed suspicious activity or captured relevant footage along Hull Bay Road between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on October 31.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, including extensions 5554 or 5556, or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-8477.

Remembering Evan Haynes Jr.

Haynes’ death is a painful loss for his loved ones and those who knew him in Piqua, Ohio. At this time, publicly available reports provide limited information about his personal life, including his family, career, interests and background.

As the investigation continues, relatives and friends deserve privacy and compassion while they grieve. Further confirmed information may help clarify the events that led to his death.

May Evan Haynes Jr. be remembered with dignity, and may his loved ones find strength and support during this difficult time.

Obituary summary: Evan Haynes Jr., 39, of Piqua, Ohio, died following a shooting on Hull Bay Road in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Date of incident: Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Cause of death: Fatal gunshot wounds, according to published incident reports.

Investigation: The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating. No suspect or motive had been publicly confirmed in the reports reviewed.