1 dead, 1 critical in Finasisu homicide

A man was found lifeless while a woman was found critically injured after emergency personnel responded to an injured person(s) call at a residence along Tun Joaquin Doi Road in Finasisu.

Yesterday, the Department of Public Safety and Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a call reporting two injured individuals at a residence in Finasisu. However, when they got there, they were met with a shocking discovery. At the scene, first responders found two unresponsive individuals.

Saipan Tribune learned that the scene was described as “gruesome.”

DPS has since deemed the incident a homicide and is asking for the community’s help in identifying possible suspects.

“The incident is now classified as a homicide. One male victim is deceased. The female victim is in critical condition,” said DPS spokesperson Sgt. Fred Sato.

The police declined to release any details about who may have called DPS, nor gave additional details as to what prompted them to now consider this a homicide case.

According to a DPS news release, DPS dispatch received at around 10:46am yesterday, Jan. 4, an injured person(s) report at the former Ladera Building along Tun Joaquin Doi Road in Finasisu, which used to house a school.

Officers arrived at the Ladera Building at approximately 11:02am and discovered an unresponsive Asian male, around 30 to 40 years old, and an unresponsive female that was also around 30 to 40 years old.

DPS notes that initial observation indicates both individuals had extensive injuries.

The two were immediately rushed to the Commonwealth Health Center where the male was pronounced dead, having succumbed to his injuries.

Saipan Tribune learned as of press time that the female victim is alive but remains in critical condition.

DPS says the case remains an ongoing investigation.

Saipan Tribune visited the scene and police tape had blocked off the entrance to the road leading to the victims’ residence.

DPS is also asking the community to provide any information they may have regarding the incident that could possibly lead to an arrest.

“If you have any information or have seen anything occurring within the area, please call DPS criminal investigation Bureau at (670) 664-9042. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers hotline at (670) 234-7272,” said DPS.