Man shot dead in Dundonald Hill

After the shooting stopped, residents cautiously checked and saw Blackette’s body on the steps.

A report was made to the Western Division police.

His body was viewed by the district medical officer and later removed to the Forensic Science Centre in St James where an autopsy is expected to be done tomorrow. Police said that it is believed that a gang from the Dibe area was responsible for the shooting. Up to press time, no arrest was made.

Police said Blackette lived in the area but moved to Arima.

This is the 222nd murder for the year, up to press time, as against 197 murders recorded for the corresponding period last year.

Investigations are continuing.