Sangre Grande has recorded yet another murder in spite of new crime prevention measures being put in place to prevent the escalating crime rate in the area.
A 30-year-old man and his 36-year-old wife were ambushed while asleep and shot by gunmen in the wee hours of yesterday morning at their Blake Avenue Extension, Sangre Grande home.
The husband, who was identified as Leslie Junior Roberts, a barber, died while his wife, Cindy Roberts, survived with a bullet graze to her back. Police reported around 2.40 am the deceased and his wife were awakened from their sleep by two unknown armed men who broke open the front door to their home.
One of the men remained outside while the other, who was armed with a firearm, fired one shot in Roberts’ direction. She was grazed by the bullet but remained still in bed.
Her husband was confronted by the gunman. He began to plead for his life; however, the intruder shot him in the head and about his body. He slumped to the floor, where he died.
Meanwhile, the wife ran and hid in the toilet area for her safety. When the attackers left, she contacted the police.
Task Force personnel under the supervision of Cpl Singh responded, made checks, and discovered the man’s body.
District Medical Officer Dr Abel visited the scene and ordered the body be removed to the Sangre Grande Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.
The scene was also visited by the Eastern Division CSI WPC Beekley and PC Ragoobar, and certain items were processed.
Police officers attached to the Homicide Bureau of Investigations Region 2 led by Cpl Oliver and other officers responded and interviewed people.
SERU CSIs WPC Rampersad and PC Forrester also processed the scene, and one spent 12-gauge cartridge recovered. Also visiting the scene were Sgt Glodon Ag W/Cpl Rique and PC Phillip.
Investigations are continuing.