On Saturday evening the Suriname Police Corps (Korps Politie Suriname, KPS) announced that a man had been arrested for a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday afternoon near Snesi Bergi, close to the Sarakreek in the Brokopondo district. The incident took place in the rural area of Snesi Bergi. According to the police, the suspect fired shots that killed one person on the scene. After the fatal shooting, the suspect attempted to attack a second individual, who managed to escape to safety unharmed. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the incident. Because of the seriousness of the case, the investigation has been formally transferred to the Capital Delicten (Kapitale Delicten) division of the police. The investigation into the exact circumstances of the shooting is ongoing. The KPS indicated that the motive for the shooting is believed to stem from a long‑standing feud between the victim and the suspect. The victim died at the scene from his injuries. Following coordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the police seized the body for an autopsy. No further details about the identities of the suspect or the victim have been released at this time.
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