PHILIPSBURG:--- A 17-year-old young man was shot dead shortly after 7 pm in Belvedere in the vicinity of the Basket Ball Court.
Police Spokesman Joe Josepha confirmed the death of the young man whose identity has not yet been confirmed. Josepha said police are busy trying to gather information but so far bystanders are not cooperating with police.
SMN News learned that the 15-year-old is known in the community as Mike.
Teen fatally shot in Belvedere (suspect still at large)
On Tuesday evening August 25th, 2020, the central dispatch received several frantic calls concerning a shooting that had taken place in the Belvedere close to the basketball court.
Police patrols and Ambulance personnel rushed to Golden Grove Estate Road where they discovered a young male laying on the road, not showing any signs of life. The male, who was pronounced dead on the scene, was later identified by family members like 17-year-old M.S, a resident of the area.
According to information received M.S. had a disagreement with another young man who was riding a scooter in the area. The dispute quickly escalated when the perpetrator pulled out a firearm and fired a single shot at the victim before fleeing the scene. The area was quickly cordoned by the officers while the personnel of the Forensic Department gathered evidence at the scene. A search was done in the area, but to no avail.
The detectives investigating this shooting are asking anyone who has information to please contact the St Maarten Police Force at +1 721- 542 22 22 ext. 204 or 205 or the anonymous tip line on 9300. You can also visit the police website at www.policesx.sx or leave a message via our Facebook page (Police Force of St. Maarten - Korps Politie Sint Maarten).
The Sint Maarten Police Force would like to express its condolence to the family and friends of the deceased.
KPSM Press Release.
