Sint Maarten Police report : Man shot dead in Sucker garden

The Detective Department is presently investigating a shooting near the rainbow Supermarket on the Marlin property in Sucker garden.

The first call came just after 07.00 p.m. at the Emergency Dispatch informing them of a shooting at that location. Immediately police patrols, Detectives and paramedics were sent on the scene to investigate what had taken place.

On the scene the investigating officers and paramedics found the male victim laying on the floor in his home shot. He was not showing any signs of life. Paramedics tried to revive the victim without success.

Immediately the area was closed off for Forensic to collect evidence. Detectives on the scene are presently speaking to potential witnesses to piece together what took place an who the person or persons are that are responsible for this shooting.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released. As more information becomes available the media will be informed as the investigation is ongoing.