PHILIPSBURG:--- Detectives on St. Maarten are busy investigating two shooting incidents that have left one person dead while the victim in the second shooting is critically injured.
The first shooting incident took place early Sunday morning around 01:am and left an employee of the Ministry of VROMI dead. The victim has been identified as Ricardo York.
Police are yet to release further information on this case.
The second shooting took place early Monday morning; Police said they were called around 03:00 am at Garden of Eden, where the shooting took place. They said the male victim was shot in his lower extremities; he was taken to the St. Maarten Medical Center in critical condition.
No further details have been released on this case either.
Clearly, the two shootings show that there has been a surge in criminal activities in the Dutch Quarter that has led to two shootings thus far.
Fatal Shooting in Dutch Quarter Leaves One Dead, One Injured; Police Request Witnesses to Come Forward
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating two recent shooting incidents in the Dutch Quarter that have resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are requesting assistance from the public to gather information and help bring those responsible to justice.
October 27, 2024 - Central Dispatch received a call at approximately 1:00 a.m. regarding a shooting on Madrid Road in the Dutch Quarter. Officers arrived to find that a male victim had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The vehicle belonging to the victim has been confiscated as part of the ongoing investigation.
October 28, 2024 - Early Monday morning, around 3:30 a.m., Central Dispatch received calls about a second shooting incident in the Garden of Eden area of Dutch Quarter. Responding officers discovered a male victim who had been shot in the lower body. The victim was transported to a medical facility for treatment of his injuries.
Forensic specialists and detectives are thoroughly examining both scenes and gathering evidence. Police have credible information that individuals in the Dutch Quarter area may have witnessed these events.
Appeal for Public Assistance: The Major Crimes Unit is urging witnesses to come forward with any information regarding the individuals or vehicles involved in these incidents. Community members can reach detectives at 1-721-542-2222, ext. 208 or ext. 214, or anonymously via the tip line at 9300.
KPSM understands the impact of these violent acts on families and the wider community and remains committed to addressing gun violence across Sint Maarten. Public cooperation is crucial in ensuring the safety of our communities.
KPSM Press Release.
