RADHICA DE SILVA
Senior Multimedia Reporter
radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt
Hours after telling his mother he was going to lime with friends, Deshawn Cornwall was shot dead in Point Fortin Saturday morning.
Investigators said Cornwall, of Southern Main Road, Cochrane, died from multiple gunshot wounds after being attacked near Chin Kit Park around 4 am.
Investigators reported that around 2 am, Cornwall said he going to lime in Point Fortin with his brother and other friends. While standing at Chin Kit Park, an unknown gunman fired several shots, hitting Cornwall several times.
He was rushed to the Point Fortin Area Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
A witness said he was standing near the taxi stand when he heard the gunfire and saw Cornwall on the floor Mainfield Road, Point Fortin. The witness put Cornwall in his car and took him to the Point Fortin Hospital.
Police retrieved 17 spent 9mm shells from the crime scene. The silver Wingroad was a rented vehicle.
When Guardian Media visited Vespry’s home, his mother was too distraught to speak.
Anyone with information on Cornwall’s murder is urged to call Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS or contact the nearest police station.