WILLEMSTAD – A young man was killed Saturday following a shooting incident on F.D. Rooseveltweg, according to the Curaçao Police Force.
Police reported that an off-duty officer in civilian clothing was allegedly robbed by two youths. During the confrontation, the officer drew his service weapon and fired shots.
One of the suspects fled the scene but was later found lifeless on Manhattanweg. The second suspect, an 18-year-old man, has been arrested.
The Public Prosecution Service has taken the body into custody and has launched a further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.