Fort Willem:--- The Detective Department is busy investigating the eighth homicide for the year which took place early Thursday morning in Fort Willem. Prosecutor Barth Den Hartigh confirmed that 37 year old Rodolfo Arrindell was shot to death in the presence of his wife around 02:00 am on Thursday morning in front of his home.Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson said the shooting took place at 2:00am in the Fort Willem area. Henson said the victim was in his car when he was shot to death.
SMN News learnt that the shooters fired several shots at Arrindell killing him instantly. Sources say this latest killing appears to be drug related. They said police recovered about six spent shells at the scene and that the victim was shot multiple times.
The victim is the brother of the late Miguel Arrindell, owner of the Cappuccino bar who was also shot to death some weeks ago in Cole Bay. Rodolfo Arrindell better known as Fofo owns a Jewelry Repair Shop on Front Street. He was also a member of Robbie's Lottery Stars Soft Ball team. SMN News learnt that the victim played Wednesday night against Windward Islands Lions at the Jose Lake Ball Park and he was celebrating with his team at the end of the game since he had hit a three run homer.