Simpson Bay: --- On Friday evening October 9, police patrols, and detectives were directed to Simpson bay near X-pert hair salon for a shooting incident. On the scene, the investigating officers learnt that the victim had already been transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Center for treatment.
The Forensic department conducted their investigation on the scene of the crime. At the Sint Maarten Medical Center the victim who was in stable condition stated to the detectives, the while walking towards Mc Donalds restaurant from Soggy Dollar Bar he was unexpectedly attacked by a masked man who was armed with a gun. A struggle between the attacker and the victim who turned out to be the bouncer at Soggy Dollar Bar took place and during the struggle, a gunshot went off. The bullet penetrated the victim's left palm and entered his lower left leg where it remained lodged. The gunman took-off running in the direction of the Simpson Bay Bridge. The victim stated that he walked back to Soggy dollar and informed the manager what had taken place. He was then transported to the hospital for treatment. The detectives are investigating this case.
