Woman shot twice in head, man shot once

Autopsies carried out on the bodies of Keith Barrow, 25, and Ria Blackman, 20, revealed that death was due to shock and haemorrhage consistent with head  injuries. Both victims were shot in the head.

Police believe that Barrow was robbed and then shot once in the head. Blackman who was seated in the front passenger seat of the car was shot twice. Investigators said yesterday that Barrow's pants pockets were emptied by the killers. They added that based on information received, Barrow had a previous argument with a member of a Laventille gang. The man had threatened Barrow. The bodies of Barrow and Blackman were discovered in a car at Brisby Street, Gonzales around 12.45 am on Monday. Residents of the area reported that they heard a barrage of gunshots and on checking saw the bodies of Barrow and Blackman in the car. Investigators returned to the scene of the shooting deaths yesterday and interviewed several persons. Police have ruled out a drug link in the two murders. Relatives of the two victims called on the police to find the killer or killers and bring them to justice. WPC Jones is investigating.