WILLEMSTAD – A man was seriously wounded in a shooting on Kaya Meteorológiko in Seru Papaya on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026, after gunmen opened fire on a group of people standing along the roadside. Police recovered four spent bullet casings at the scene and have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m., when a dark-colored vehicle approached the group and several shots were fired.
According to witnesses, the victim was standing with other individuals along the road when the shooting began.
The man was struck by bullets in his abdomen and at least one leg.
Following the attack, he was found lying in the street next to a bicycle, calling for help.
Emergency Services Rush Victim to Hospital
The police emergency dispatch center received a report of the shooting at approximately 10:20 p.m.
Several police patrols and an ambulance were immediately dispatched to Kaya Meteorológiko.
Upon arrival, emergency medical personnel found the injured man and provided initial treatment before transporting him urgently to Curaçao Medical Center (CMC).
The extent of his injuries and his current medical condition have not been disclosed.
Authorities have not released further information about the victim's identity.
Suspects Escape in Blue Nissan Versa
According to preliminary witness accounts, the perpetrators were traveling in a blue Nissan Versa.
The vehicle reportedly approached the group before shots were fired in their direction.
After the shooting, the suspects fled toward the rear section of Seru Papaya.
Initial information also suggests that the victim may have known the individuals responsible for the attack, although this has not been independently confirmed.
Police officers searched the surrounding neighborhood shortly after the shooting in an attempt to locate the suspects.
However, no arrests had been reported in connection with the incident.
Investigators are working to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting and determine whether the victim was specifically targeted.
Four Bullet Casings Recovered
Police cordoned off the area around the shooting to preserve evidence and allow forensic investigators to examine the scene.
Four spent bullet casings were discovered near the location where the victim was found.
The casings were marked for further examination as part of the criminal investigation.
Forensic specialists and detectives responsible for the investigation also attended the scene to gather evidence and reconstruct the sequence of events.
The recovered casings may help investigators establish details about the firearm used in the attack.
Authorities have not disclosed whether additional evidence was collected or whether witnesses have provided descriptions of the suspects.
Investigation Continues
The shooting has raised further concerns about gun violence in residential neighborhoods, particularly incidents in which shots are fired from vehicles toward people gathered in public areas.
In this case, the gunmen reportedly fired several shots at a group standing beside the road, injuring at least one person.
It remains unclear whether anyone else was directly targeted or whether the shooting was connected to an earlier dispute.
Police are continuing their investigation into the attack and the identities of the individuals involved.
As of the initial reports, the suspects remained at large, and the victim's medical condition had not been officially confirmed.