PHILIPSBURG:--- The National Detectives (Landsrecherche) are investigating the police-involved shooting that occurred on St. Peters Road on the evening of February 13, 2026.
As previously reported by the Police Force of Sint Maarten, officers responded at approximately 9:00 pm to multiple reports of a man walking along the road while carrying a firearm. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who was in possession of a weapon. During the interaction that followed, shots were fired by police. The suspect was struck and later succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Prosecutor’s Office is aware of the public reaction and concerns expressed in the community following this incident. The loss of life in any circumstance has a profound impact on families, on officers involved, and on the wider community.
In Sint Maarten, any incident involving the use of a police firearm is automatically subject to an investigation. The National Detectives are responsible for establishing the facts, gathering forensic evidence, hearing witnesses, and reviewing all available material. The Prosecutor oversees this process to ensure the investigation is objective, transparent, and compliant with the law.
At this stage, the investigation remains ongoing, and no further details can be shared at this time.
The Prosecutor’s Office requests the community to allow the investigative process to take its course.
KPSM Cooperating Fully in Investigation of St. Peter's Shooting Incident
Following the tragic shooting incident that occurred in St. Peter's on the evening of February 13, 2026, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) confirms that its management team and the officers involved are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The investigation is being conducted under the direction of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Sint Maarten, in collaboration with the national detectives. All necessary procedures are being followed to ensure a thorough and objective review of this regrettable incident.
KPSM extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
Further information will be shared as the investigation progresses.