Homicide detectives are investigating the double murder of the owners of a mini-mart in Penal.
Radick Ajodha, 31, and Jenelle Thompson, 36, of Rock Road, owners of Jenoie's Mini Mart were shot dead at their property last night.
Initial reports stated that shortly before 11 pm an anonymous caller contacted police about a shooting at Rock Road near Hope Trace.
When the officers arrived at the scene, residents directed them to the premises where they found Ajodha's body at the back of the shop. Thompson's body was inside the business place. Police found 16 5.56 spent shells at the scene.
Officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region 3, ERP, South Western Division Task Force and Penal Police Station visited the scene.