In the early hours of Saturday, at around 3:10 AM, the police central station was notified that at a house in Pos Chikito, a woman had reportedly been shot and was unresponsive.
The police central station dispatched police and an ambulance to the scene.
Upon the arrival of the first patrol, a woman was found in the yard of her home and was unresponsive. The ambulance arrived at the scene, but unfortunately nothing more could be done. The forensic doctor arrived and confirmed the death of Diviene Celine Lillian Vlaun, born in Aruba on May 12, 1999 (27 years old).
Initial information indicates that a dark-colored car drove past the house and fired shots, with one or more bullets striking the victim who was in her yard. Various police units on the street also arrived and began searching the surrounding area for the vehicle.
Detectives and forensic police arrived to conduct their investigation. The Victim Support Department (slachtofferhulp) also arrived to provide support to the deceased’s family.
The Police Force of Aruba appeals to anyone who knows something or saw something to call the police tip line at 11141. You remain anonymous.
The Police Force of Aruba extends its condolences to the family of the deceased.