PHILIPSBURG:--- On the evening of April 29, 2023, the Swat team of the St. Maarten Police Force arrested the suspect, E.S.M., related to the shooting incident on March 26, 2023, at Kimsha Beach, Simpson Bay. This arrest took place at the Princess Juliana International Airport after the suspect disembarked from a flight.
Following the arrest, the suspect was taken to the Philipsburg police station for arraignment. The Major Crimes team also questioned the suspect as part of the investigation. After being questioned, the suspect was remanded in custody pending further investigation.
Despite the fact that the suspect has been detained the Major Crimes team continues to ask for the public's help in the ongoing investigation.
Detectives urge anyone with knowledge or information about this incident to contact KPSM’s Major Crimes Department at +1 721 542 2222, ext. 208, 223, or 214, or call the anonymous tip line 9300.
KPSM Press Release.
