After being robbed of a small amount of cash the robbers demanded more money at which the time victim H.J.C. was shot in his right leg and S.M. was struck in her head with the butt of a gun. After committing their act the robbers fled the scene on foot. The victims were treated on the scene by paramedics and the H.J.C. was transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Centre for further medical treatment. The scene was closed off and the Forensic Department started their investigation by collecting evidence.
A search of the vicinity for the suspects did not have any positive results. The Detectives are busy questioning potential witnesses. This investigation is ongoing.