This Thursday, January 9, a fatal shooting upset the calm of Orleans district on the island of Saint-Martin. This tragic drama, marked by a double homicide, claimed the lives of two adult men around noon.

Rapid intervention, but in vain

Emergency services, including police, firefighters and the SMUR, quickly arrived at the scene. Despite their efforts, the victims could not be saved. Public Prosecutor of Basse-Terre, Xavier Sicot, confirmed the two tragic deaths.

Investigation into organized murders

A investigation in flagrante delicto was opened for "organized gang murders", "criminal association" and "possession of category A and B weapons". The research section of the Saint-Martin gendarmerie was called in to shed light on the facts.

For the moment, the first findings have not allowed us to determine the exact circumstances of this double homicide. Yann Burnichon, deputy prosecutor, went to the scene to coordinate the initial investigations. Given the seriousness of the facts, the Pointe-à-Pitre criminal hub could also be involved in the investigation.

A worrying climate of armed violence

This tragedy takes place in an alarming context of gun violence on the island, arousing the emotion and the worry residents. Authorities are calling for calm and caution, while the community awaits clarification on the circumstances and motivations of this act.

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