3 shootings in West Trinidad

According to reports, at 1.15 pm, Matthew Birch, 25, also known as “Jockey” of Hillview Drive, La Puerta, went to a shop in the area when he was accosted by a gunman.

A scuffle ensued and Birch was shot in the abdomen and left leg.

He was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital where he was warded in serious condition.

Police are working on information that Birch was accused by the gunman of being linked to a recent serious crime.

Five minutes later, two men who were searching for scrap iron were robbed and shot.

According to reports, Junior Joefield and Leston David who are both from Claxton Bay were at Simeon Road in Petit Valley when they were approached by a group of men who promised to give them some scrap iron. While the victims were awaiting the scrap iron they were approached by a man from the group who robbed them of cash.

The gunman then shot Leston David on both hands, while Joefield was shot in the abdomen. Both were taken to the General Hospital where they were warded. Assistant Commissioner of Police Irwin Hackshaw along with Acting ACP Radcliffe Boxhill and Acting Inspector Godfrey visited both scenes and investigations are continuing.