Shooting incident at party in Bergi 21: bullet strikes Brownsweg police officer's car

During a party in the Matawai area, an unknown shooter opened fire on officers of the Brownsweg police force. A private vehicle belonging to one of the officers was hit; no arrests have been made so far.

Shooting incident at party in Bergi 21: bullet strikes Brownsweg police officer's car

Shots fired at police during party in Surinamese Matawai area

On Friday evening, shots were fired at officers of the Brownsweg police force during a party in a camp at Bergi 21, in the Matawai area of Suriname. That is according to Waterkant. A private vehicle belonging to one of the officers and used during the operation was damaged by a bullet in the incident.

The officers were present at the location when fire was opened on them from the surrounding area. Who fired the shots has not yet been established.

According to information obtained, persons present at the location who are described as criminals and who are said to possess heavy firearms were also at the scene. No arrests have been made so far. The investigation into the shooting is being handled by the Brownsweg police force.

Source: Waterkant

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