Police Report Sint Maarten : Man shot dead in Simpson bay

Several police patrols, detectives, forensic department and paramedics were sent to Simpson Bay in the vicinity of Simpson bay Real Estate and Robbie’s Lottery located in the La Palapa Building Complex for a shooting which took place on Sunday October 18th at approximately 09.10 a.m.

The first call came in to the Central Dispatch informing them of several gun shots being fired and one man being shot. The patrols immediately closed off the area and diverted traffic so the Forensic Department could collect evidence and Detectives could speak to witnesses. The victim who had been fatally wounded by gun shots was pronounced dead by Doctor Douglas who came to the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been officially been released. The reason for this shooting and who is responsible for this act is still very unclear. T

he detectives are questioning witnesses and gathering other information to try to piece together what actually happened. As more information becomes available the media will be informed.

The police department is asking anyone who may have information concerning this case to call the tip line #9300 or tel: 54-22222.