PHILIPSBURG:--- A prisoner who has been identified by sources as Nashaun Francis was shot dead by police early Sunday morning as he and two others tried to escape from the Pointe Blanche Prison. Francis was serving a 10 year prison sentence for several armed robberies and just last week he got six years for attempting to murder another inmate identified as Devon Otto.
Acting Press Prosecutor Maarten Noordzij confirmed that one of the prisoners was shot by police during the recapturing arrest, that prisoner whose identity he did not release died from the gunshot wound. Prosecutor Noordzij said he did not have much details as to where exactly the three suspects were captured. He further explained that his office will release further information sometime today (Sunday) when the relatives of the deceased prisoner are notified. Noordzij further stated that police managed to arrest the two other prisoners who were also trying to escape and an accomplice who was aiding and abetting in the escape of the three prisoners.
It should be noted that this is the third prison break since the new prison director was appointed by the former Minister of Justice, while these are incidents of concern the prison director can never be reached for comment. SMN News will bring you more information on this latest prison escape when it becomes available.
Three prisoners escaped from Point Blanche Prison.
During the nightime, three prisoners escaped from Point Blanche Prison. The prisoners are L.T.A (26 years old), O.S.N. (23 years old) and N.F. (29 years old). After a short and thorough manhunt by KPSM police force, the three were found in Philipsburg. During the arrest, shots were fired by the police. One prisoner (N.F), was hit and died shortly after. Also a woman was arrested for her help with the escape.
The 'landsrecherche' is appointed by the Public Prosecutor's Office to conduct an investigation into the escape on one hand and the death of N.F. on the other hand. Regarding the ongoing investigation, no further information can be disclosed.
Press Release from the Public Prosecutor's Office