SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Three police officers involved in the fatal shooting in St. Peters on February 13, 2026, have been summoned to appear before the Court of First Instance in Sint Maarten on November 13, 2026.
The shooting resulted in the death of R.B.
Following review of the investigation, the decision has been taken to bring the three officers before the court. The court will determine the case based on the investigation and the evidence presented during the proceedings.
The investigation into the incident was conducted by the Landsrecherche Sint Maarten under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office Curaçao. The investigation examined the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the use of force by the officers involved.
The Prosecutor’s Office Curaçao was tasked with handling the case to safeguard the independence and objectivity of the assessment.
As the case will now be considered by the court, the Prosecutor’s Office will not comment further on the substance of the case at this stage.
