PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A man was seriously injured in a shooting in the Betty Estate area on July 24.
Police received the report at approximately 7:30 a.m. Responding officers found the victim with two gunshot wounds to his lower body. Ambulance personnel provided first aid before transporting him to the Sint Maarten Medical Center. He was reported to be in serious but stable condition.
According to preliminary information, the man was approached by two unknown individuals. He told police that one of them fired a gun, striking him in both legs.
Detectives and forensic officers examined the scene and collected evidence. The investigation remains ongoing.
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KPSM is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or noticed suspicious activity in Betty Estate around that time to contact the police.
