Saunders Shooting Victim Alive, Gives Statement to Detectives

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Chinese national shot at his home during a suspected robbery in Saunders on Sunday night is alive, police said Monday. Detectives obtained a statement from him on Monday morning, November 9, as the investigation continued.

SMN News confirmed that the man was at home when one or more intruders entered the residence on L.B. Scott Road, just past the second bridge. The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) said dispatchers received several calls reporting the shooting shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8. Officers found the man suffering from gunshot wounds, and ambulance personnel took him to St. Maarten Medical Center for treatment. 

Police said preliminary information indicated that one or more unidentified suspects shot the man during what investigators believe was a robbery. KPSM is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help detectives to call +1 (721) 542-2222 or the anonymous tip line at 9300.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- A Chinese national was shot inside his home on L.B. Scott Road in Saunders on Sunday night, November 8, 2026, during what police believe was a robbery. SMN News has confirmed that the victim was at home when the intruder or intruders entered the residence.

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) said Central Police Dispatch received several calls reporting a shooting shortly after 8 p.m. at the residence, just past the second bridge. Patrol officers and detectives responded and found the man suffering from gunshot wounds.

Ambulance personnel took the victim to St. Maarten Medical Center for treatment. Police said his condition was unknown when they issued their statement.

Police said preliminary information indicates that one or more unidentified suspects shot the man during the suspected robbery. Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.

KPSM is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators to call +1 (721) 542-2222 or the anonymous tip line at 9300.