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PRESS RELEASE


Last night there was an incident at the Curacao International airport where a shooting
took place. This incident was between local residents. Curaao is deeply saddened with
what took place last night and officials are in full cooperation with local authorities as they
continue their investigation.

Eight persons were injured of which 1 was pronounced dead at the scene and one at the
hospital. The others that were injured received various injuries and all are in stable
condition. All the persons that were injured are local residents.

Details behind the circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation and there
are leads being pursued. In the interest of the ongoing matter no additional details can be
released at this time. Authorities will release additional information as it becomes
available. It is important to note that this is an isolated incident, and normal activities
continue throughout the island.

Local authorities provided and are providing assistance and professional support to
anyone on the island that might require it and that have been affected by the incident.

Actions were put into place and Hato International Airport which remains fully open and
operational.



Prime Minister of Curacao
Ivar Asjes