Two men shot in separate incidents

In Mark’s case, police were alerted to gunshots which were heard on Gaparillo Road, Santa Cruz.

When they checked they found 32-year-old Mark lying in a pool of blood and suffering from gunshot wounds to his foot and his stomach. He was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital and underwent emergency surgery. He was stabilised and is resting at the hospital. About four hours later, at about 1 am yesterday, police responded to another shooting, this time in San Juan. Newsday understands that Darryl Circar, a Santa Cruz businessman was shot in his foot.

Police took him to hospital, where he was stabilised and treated. Police processing the scene where Circar was shot found 5.56 mm bullet casings, which are used in rifles. Police are now investigating the circumstances of the shooting.