Shot fisherman stabilises

Despite this, doctors have told his worried relatives that his chance of survival remains “slim.” However, Mohammed’s relatives said they are still holding out to the hope that he recovers.

Wife Nalinie has been at the bedside of her husband since he was warded early Saturday. In a brief interview yesterday, she said she is hoping for a miracle and her daughter Salina is awaiting the arrival of her daddy at their Charlieville home.

She said that everyone is praying for Shazard to recover and she called on the citizens of this country to join with her family in saying a prayer for him.

Yesterday, Police Commissioner Trevor Paul said Head of the Port-of-Spain CID — Supt Martin Morrain has been given the task of investigating the shooting.

Investigators have already recorded statements from coastguard officers but are yet to interview Customs and Excise officers who are said to have witnessed the shooting. The police report on the shooting is expected to be completed within the next ten days.