MIDDLE REGION--Several police patrols, the Forensic Department and paramedics were sent to Philips Drive in Middle Region on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a call that a shooting had taken place.
On the scene, investigating officers located the victim who, according to him and witnesses, had been shot by an unknown armed man. The victim also said the suspect had entered his home and demanded money from him, but he had not complied with this demand and was then shot. The suspect then fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The area was immediately closed off for the detectives to question potential witnesses and for the Forensic Department to collect evidence. The victim was treated on the scene and then transported to St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for further treatment. The identity of the victim has not yet been established, according to police.
