August 31, 2016
Probe launched following fatal shooting at St Maarten prison
PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten (CMC) – The police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Point Blanche Prison on Wednesday that led to the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man.
The police report that shortly after 9:00 am (local time), the police were notified that a shooting had taken place at the institution.
On their arrival, the man — whose name has not been released — was found dead in his cell, with several gunshot wounds.
The police say that during a search several illegal goods and the possible murder weapon were confiscated.