Police-involved shooting investigation to be handled by Prosecutor’s Office Curaçao

The finalization of the investigation into a fatal police-involved shooting in Sint Maarten on February 13, 2026, has been transferred to the Curaçao Prosecutor's Office. This move aims to ensure objectivity and independence for all parties involved. Sint Maarten's National Detectives continue to conduct the independent inquiry, operating under the Prosecutor's Office's supervision.