Police arrest three after suspects surrendered.
PHILIPSBURG:---- Detectives are presently investigating the fatal stabbing of a man which took place on Thursday, July 20th at approximately 11.30PM on Diamond Hill road in Cole Bay. The stabbing took place during a major brawl between two groups of men during which weapons were used. Immediately after receiving the first call the Emergency Dispatch Center sent several police patrols, detectives, and paramedics to the scene to investigate what had taken place.
According to the reports, the brawl was a result of an argument these men had with each other earlier in the evening at the gasoline station on Bush road which turned into a physical confrontation. The dispute continued later between these two groups and weapons were used. During the brawl G.A.S. (23), S.D.R. (24) and K.A.C. (22) suffered serious stab wounds. All three victims were rushed to the Sint Maarten Medical Center for medical treatment but the victim G.A.S. died from the wounds he sustained.
The crime scene was immediately cordoned off in order for the Forensic department to collect evidence. The body of G.A.S. was confiscated for further investigation. The reason why this incident took place and who is responsible for the stabbing is still unknown.
On Friday, July 21st three suspects in this case with initials I.A.W. (23), J.E.N.S. (23) and A.A.L. (20) voluntarily turned themselves in at the Police head quarters in Philipsburg. The suspects were accompanied by their mothers and lawyers. The suspects were immediately arrested by orders of the public prosecutor. House searches were done and items related to this incident were found and confiscated.
All three suspects were placed in custody for further investigation.
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