Henson said detectives and police patrols reported to Emma Plein in the vicinity of Jump Up Casino for a shooting incident.
On the scene the patrols located the victim identified as R.G. from Sint Maarten. The victim stated that he was shot by a man he identified with initials C. who fired three shots at him. As a result of this shooting he (the victim) suffered two gunshot wounds, one to his upper right thigh (close to his buttocks) and the other to his left upper thigh. The victim stated that the suspect and himself for some time do not get along because of problems they have had with each other in the past.
The victim further stated that while walking in the direction of Diamond Casino he was suddenly attacked by C. and another unknown man. C. pulled a gun from under his shirt and aimed it at him. He started to run away but was shot in his bid to escape. After committing this act both men ran away. The victim was treated on the spot by paramedics and then transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Center for further treatment and where he was later admitted for observation. The Detectives and Forensic Department have begun their investigation into the case.
