SINT MAARTEN – Detectives are presently investigating a shooting which took place on Monday April 29th at approximately 9.30 A.M. in the vicinity of ACE Mega Center on the Union Road in Cole Bay. According to reports the victim was shot multiple times.
After committing the act, the suspect fled the scene in an unknown vehicle. The victim, who even though was shot, managed to jump into his own vehicle and drove himself to the Sint Maarten Medical Center for further treatment.
The area was cordoned off by the police patrol for Detectives and Forensic Department to conduct their investigation. The reason why this incident took place is still unclear. A second shooting incident also took place on Monday, April 29th at approximately 12.15 P.M. in Dutch Quarter, where according to the victim; he was shot in his lower right arm while walking on the street.
The victim stated that he was shot with an air-gun. The projectile penetrated his skin and caused quite some pain. He also told investigators that he did not know who shot him.
This case is also under investigation by Detectives.
