Cape Bay:--- On Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1:45 pm, several police patrols were directed to Accordian Road in Cape Bay for a shooting incident. On the scene the investigating officers learnt from witnesses, that the victim of the shooting had already been transported to the St. Maarten Medical Centre for treatment. The officers also concluded that a shooting did take place at the residence of the victim by the three bullets holes that were left in an aluminium window of the house. The victim from Jamaica with the initials J.S.S. was not injured seriously during the shooting and had only slight bruises to his body. The detectives and Forensic Department are busy with an investigation to determine what exactly happened, why it happened and who are the culprits responsible for this shooting.
In other un-related news, the Police Bike Patrol area conducting some itense controls in the Maho area. As part of the intense controls presently going on with regard to the very busy holiday season and the many visitors to the island, police bike patrols will not only be seen patrolling the Philipsburg area, but also the areas of Maho Reef, Mullet bay, Cupe Coy and Low Lands.
The presence of these officers created an atmosphere of safety and tranquillity for many coming out with their families for the evening.
The putting in of the bike patrol has thus far been very effective. On Monday evening a hit and run accident took place in the vicinity of Sun Set Beach bar. The police dispatch was notified of the accident who immediately informed the bike patrol. Within minutes the suspects of this accident was stopped by the bike patrol. The accident was handled and the suspect had to stand responsible for the damage he caused.
