Two men shot dead in Belmont and Chaguanas

The dead man has been identified as Matthew Algernon, a father of two.

Newsday understands that at about 7 pm on Wednesday, Algernon was with a group of friends at a house on St George Terrace, Gonzales, Belmont.

They were approached by an unknown gunman who fired several shots.

The group scattered and ran to safety, but Algernon was shot multiple times.

He died while being treated at hospital.

Relatives of the slain man say they are in shock after his death.

They described Algernon as a humble, friendly man who had just started a business selling produce with his common law wife.

“I am so confused,” said one relative.

“I never expected anything like this to happen, in any manner.

His mom died two years ago and that sent shock waves through the family.

Now this has happened.” In an unrelated incident, a man who was shot dead at a bar near the Chaguanas Magistrates Court on Wednesday night, has been identified as Christopher Khan.

Relatives at the Forensic Science Centre yesterday did not wish to speak to members of the media, but Newsday understands that the murder occurred at Railway Road, Chaguanas.

According to reports, Khan was liming at a bar when he was approached by a gunman who shot him several times.

Khan tried to run, but collapsed in front the doorway of the business place.