Homicide officers currently are investigating two separate murders in Arima on Monday night, and one murder in Port of Spain in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
In the first incident, according to a police report, 34-year-old Aaron Castillo, of #5 Clovis Street in Arima was shot multiple times. His body found lying on the roadway.
The second unrelated incident occurred at about 11.15 pm. Roodell Flaunders of Red Granite Street, Jacob’s Hill, Wallerfield, Arima, reportedly was at the back of his house, when he was approached by a lone gunman who shot him several times about his body. The 33-year-old victim was taken to the Arima District Hospital where he was treated; however, he later succumbed to his injuries.
No motives have been established yet for both of these killings.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday morning, homicide officers reported to the scene of another fatal shooting at St John Street, East Dry River in Port-of-Spain.
The victim was found face-down, lying partially in a vehicle. He had been shot multiple times. Police are yet to positively identify the victim.
Investigations into the three cases are ongoing.