Morvant man shot dead

Police reports revealed that at about 9.15 pm, Theron Emmanuel of Mapp Lands in Laventille, was walking along Snake Valley Road when he was confronted by a gunman who opened fire, hitting the victim several times. Death, police said, was almost instantaneous.

Residents telephoned the police who arrived on the scene. Emmanuel’s body was viewed by the District Medical Officer (DMO) who ordered it removed to the Forensic Science Centre where an autopsy will be carried out shortly.

Police investigators described the killing as gang-related. Relatives of the dead man refused to comment on the shooting death, yesterday. Investigations are continuing.