PHILIPSBURG:--- The male victim that was found in Dutch Quarter after the vehicle he was driving crashed in the vicinity of Zerk en Rust passed away late Tuesday night confirmed Police Spokesman Joe Josepha. The victim has been identified as Shaquan Gumbs who is also from the Dutch Quarter area. Details on the shooting that has claimed the life of the young man are not yet available.
Josepha said on Tuesday evening March 20th approximately 06.50 pm, the dispatch center received several calls concerning a male victim who was found in a vehicle in Dutch Quarter suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower extremities.
At the location, the patrols encountered a male victim sitting in his car who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victims were quickly stabilized on the scene by the paramedics and rushed to the Sint. Maarten Medical Center in critical condition.
So far the police have no clear picture of what had taken place. The forensic department is still collecting evidence in this investigation. The vehicle in which the victim was encountered was later confiscated for further investigation.
More information will be provided as it becomes available. If you or anyone you know may have information as to what took place do not hesitate to contact the Police Detective Department at +1 721 54 22222 or the anonymous tip line on 9300 (free of charge). You can also visit the website at www.policesxm.sx to report crime anonymously via the tip contact form, or you can leave a Private Message via our Facebook page (Police Force of Sint Maarten - Korps Politie Sint Maarten) if you know or suspect something.
KPSM Press Release.