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Gold miner R.K. shot and injured in shooting at Snesiebergie gold concession in Suriname

On September 11, 2026, a shooting incident at a gold concession in Snesiebergie, Brokopondo, Suriname, left gold miner R.K. with a gunshot wound to his left forearm. Preliminary investigations indicate either a known associate or a relative of R.K. fired multiple shots, resulting in R.K. being transported by helicopter for medical treatment.

A shooting incident occurred on Friday, September 11, 2026, at a gold concession in Snesiebergie, Brokopondo, Suriname. Gold miner R.K., 41, was injured during the incident, sustaining a gunshot wound to his left forearm. According to preliminary reports, a known associate of R.K. fired multiple shots with a hand-held firearm. However, another report states that a relative of the victim fired the shots, resulting in R.K. being hit. R.K. was transported by helicopter for medical treatment to an unspecified location. Sources differ on the identity of the shooter, with one citing a 'known associate' and another identifying the shooter as a 'relative' of the victim.

Where Sources Diverge

One source states the shooter was a 'known associate' of R.K., while another reports the shooter was a 'relative' of the victim.

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