Woman shot dead in courtyard of home in Pos Chikito, Aruba
A 27-year-old woman was shot on the courtyard of her home in Pos Chikito early Saturday morning. A dark car is said to have driven past and shots were fired from the vehicle.
Woman shot dead at home in Pos Chikito
A 27-year-old woman was shot dead on the courtyard of her home in Pos Chikito, Aruba on Saturday morning. Antilliaansdagblad.com reports that the emergency call centre received a report around 03:10 that a woman had been shot and was not responding.
Police spokesperson Liliana Rasmijn stated that a dark car drove past the home and shots were fired from the vehicle. The emergency call centre immediately dispatched police patrols and an ambulance to the location. Upon arrival, the first patrol found the woman unconscious in the courtyard. The ambulance personnel could do nothing more for her.
A forensic doctor confirmed the death of Diviene Celine Lillian Vlaun, born on 12 May 1999 in Aruba. She was 27 years old.
Various police units searched the area after the incident for the vehicle involved. Detectives and forensic police officers came to the scene to conduct an investigation. The Victim Support department was also present to assist the next of kin. A possibly stolen vehicle is being linked to the shooting.
The Aruba Police Corps (KPA) is calling on anyone who has information or witnessed anything to call the police tip line on 11141. Tips can be submitted anonymously. The corps extends its condolences to the family of the deceased.
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