PHILIPSBURG:----- Previously on Monday July 13th at approximately five in the early morning hours a call came in to the central police dispatch that a male subject had just been robbed and shot. Patrols were on their way to Nazareth when they were redirected to the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) because the victim had already been transported there. On arrival the victim had already been taken to the operation room but was in stable condition.
The victim stated that while he was sitting in his car when he was suddenly attacked by two armed men who proceeded to attempt to rob him of his gold chain. A struggle ensued and he managed to free himself from there grip and ran towards his car that was parked nearby. He was then shot at and was struck in the back. The victim managed to escape and drive himself home to safety. The victim has since been released from hospital.
At this time the investigation is ongoing and for now this is the only information available. Any updates will be giving in a subsequent report.
KPSM Police Report
