WILLEMSTAD – A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in the vicinity of the Zegu roundabout, while another person was wounded in the same attack, police confirmed.
According to preliminary information, the fatal shooting occurred after the victim was allegedly confronted by one or more armed individuals, who opened fire, striking him multiple times.
The victim died at the scene.
A second person who was with the victim was also hit by gunfire. The injured individual was rushed to the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) for medical treatment. Authorities have not released information about the person's condition.
Police have launched an investigation into the homicide and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Local reports indicate that the deceased was well known in the S.M.C. area.
Investigators have not yet released the identity of the victim, nor have they announced any arrests. However, police said the investigation is ongoing and that arrests have not been ruled out.
The latest killing marks another homicide on Curaçao, adding to growing concerns over gun violence on the island.