After an extensive investigation, interviews, and consulting with the La Crosse County District Attorney’s Office, Anquin St. Junious (DOB 09/14/1979 of La Crosse) has been charged with 2nd Degree Reckless Homicide, Battery, Strangulation, Disorderly Conduct and Threats to Injury for the stabbing incident.
On January 2, 2019 at 2:01 am the La Crosse Police received a report of a stabbing and the victim of the stabbing was being driven to a local hospital at the time. Officers responded to the hospital where Virgil R. Stewart (DOB 08/21/1976 of La Crosse) was being treated for a life threatening stab wound to the chest. The initial reports indicated that Stewart had an altercation with Anquin St. Junious (DOB 09/14/1979 of La Crosse) and Annette L. Thompson (DOB 05/13/1982 of La Crosse). As the initial investigation proceeded, both Anquin St. Junious and Annette Thompson were located and interviewed by police as well.
It was determined the altercation occurred in front of 607 7th St. South and ultimately led to the stabbing. The incident started as St. Junious and Thompson were attempting to leave 607 7th St. South in a taxi. Stewart approached the taxi and an argument ensued which Stewart was stabbed by Anquin St. Junious.
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