Enterprise businessman shot dead

Police said that shortly before 3 pm, Basdeo was driving along Ruben Lane in Enterprise, Chaguanas accompanied by his wife and their daughter. Basdeo, co-owner of Joey and Laura Wholesalers of Enterprise Street, Enterprise, was about to proceed onto the Southern Main Road when death came on a bicycle.

Police said a the gunman rode alongside the car and opened fire at the driver’s side of the vehicle, hitting Basdeo several times. His daughter was grazed by a bullet while wife Laura was not injured.

The gunman pedalled off while passers-by rushed to the aid of the Basdeo family, who were seated inside the car.

They were taken to the Chaguanas Health Centre where Basdeo succumbed to his injuries. Central Division police cordoned off the area where the shooting took place and also carried out a search for the gunman. Police said they are yet to determine a motive for the killing.

An autopsy is expected to be done today at the Forensic Science Centre in St James. No arrest has been made.