He was killed for talking to cops

According to reports, at about 8 pm, he was liming near a bar when a man walked up to him and fired several shots. Tyrell died at the scene. His killer remains at large.

The relative claimed that police were responsible for Tyrell’s murder. “The police need to be more discreet when treating with members of the public who are sharing information with them,” said the relative, during a brief interview outside the Forensic Science Centre in St James. An autopsy concluded that Tyrell died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was a father of four who was described as a family-oriented individual.

“The police cannot come in police uniform and in a marked vehicle to speak to a person. That is setting them up to be killed as was the case with Stephon,” the relative said, adding that Tyrell was giving information to the police pertaining to a murder inquiry. “You can never be sure who is hiding and watching what is taking place.” The relative, who asked not to be identified, said that Tyrell never indicated to loved ones that his life was threatened.

“He did not fear anyone.

He didn’t give any formal statement to the police you know. He just spoke informally.

He continued life like normal, going to work, seeing about his children, liming and so on.” The autopsy revealed that Tyrell was shot four times to his chest, head and arm.

Although relatives are claiming police interaction is what led to Tyrell’s death, police sources said they had no motive for the murder and were not aware that he was an informant. The murder toll for the year yesterday stood at 41.