URGENT CALL TO ACTION: SAMOA POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ON SINAMOGA SHOOTING
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In a plea for community cooperation, the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services has issued an urgent request for information following a disturbing incident in Sinamoga on Saturday night, March 16, 2024.
According to eyewitness accounts, a harrowing event unfolded near the Sinamoga Methodist Church around 11 p.m., shattering the tranquility of the evening. Reports suggest that a driver, upon arriving at Sinamoga crossing, discharged a firearm, resulting in the injury of a 21-year-old resident of Sinamoga. The victim is currently undergoing treatment at Motootua Hospital, battling the physical and emotional aftermath of this senseless act.
Authorities are now mobilizing resources to apprehend the perpetrator and bring swift justice to the victim and their family. However, their efforts hinge crucially on the support and cooperation of the community at large.
The Samoa Police are urgently seeking any information related to a black VANGUARD vehicle believed to be connected with the incident. While initial reports indicate that the vehicle's plate number starts with "R.5," witnesses were unable to ascertain the full plate number. Nonetheless, even the smallest detail could prove instrumental in tracing the vehicle and identifying the driver responsible for this reprehensible act.
Individuals who may have witnessed the incident or have any information pertinent to the ongoing investigation are urged to come forward and assist law enforcement. You can reach out to the Criminal Investigation Division by calling telephone numbers 22222 extension 1100, 1101, 1102, or 1104. Additionally, information can be relayed via email to commissioner.sec@police.gov.ws.
In times of crisis, solidarity and unity within the community become paramount. By standing together and actively contributing to the resolution of this incident, we reaffirm our commitment to safety, justice, and the well-being of all members of our society. Let us join hands with the Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services in their quest for truth and accountability, ensuring that incidents such as these are swiftly addressed and prevented in the future.