More Cruise Lines Cancel St. Thomas Shore Excursions After Shooting

At least two more cruise lines suspended shore excursions on St. Thomas that travel through the Coki Point Beach area, where a Carnival Cruise Lines passenger was killed on July 12.

The victim, a 14-year-old girl from Puerto Rico, was traveling on an open-air bus when she was caught in the crossfire of a gun fight between two gangs. Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have both suspended tours in that area for the time being.

Princess suspended three shore excursions that visit Coki Point Beach -- “Nautilus Semi-Submersible and Coral World,” “Sea Lion Swim at Coral World” and “Discover Scuba Dive.” The Emerald Princess is scheduled to visit St. Thomas July 15, followed by the Caribbean Princess on July 16. Carnival also suspended tours through the area even though the victim was not on a Carnival-sponsored tour.

Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported that police arrested a suspect in the shooting. Steven Tyson, 22, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of the girl and an 18-year-old man who was also killed in the shootout.