A Matelot father of two was shot dead while on his way to a nearby shop.
Police said Quacey Francois, 41, was at his Santa Cruz Road home with his wife and daughter just after 6 on Thursday evening watching television.
Officers said Francois’ 16-year-old son gave him some money. It was then that Francois, who was unemployed, decided that he would go to the shop, located at the Corner of Santa Cruz Road and Paria Main Road, Matelot.
Minutes after leaving the house, Francois’ relatives heard gunshots and upon checking, they found the 41-year-old dead on the roadway.
Officers from the Matelot Police Station responded. Investigations are ongoing.
—Ralph Banwarie