SINT MAARTEN (CUL DE SAC) – The police dispatch received several calls on Sunday evening February 14th, 2021, around 11.30 pm, concerning a double stabbing that took place at a bar located on the Tassel road, police said in a statement on Monday.
When the patrol and ambulance personnel arrived on the scene, they were informed that both victims had already been transported to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) by a private vehicle. The patrol approached several persons who were on the scene gathering information on what exactly had taken place.
At SMMC the detectives were notified that both victims, who were in critical condition, could not give a statement to the detectives.
Early this morning the police were notified by the personnel of the Sint Maarten Medical Center that one of the victims had succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the victim is currently being withheld until all families of the victim have been properly notified.
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 (KPSM) if you know or suspect something.
This investigation is currently ongoing, and more details into what took place will be provided as soon as they become available. Police Force would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. (KPSM)
