Trinidad: Businessman shot dead in car while returning home from work

Trinidad and Tobago: A 40-year-old businessman in Trinidad was fatally shot in his car on Thursday night. According to the reports, the victim, Earle Samsoondeen, returned to his home from work, but before he could come out of the vehicle, he was shot by unknown men. The police officials reported that the father of two of Debe Trace in Debe was rushed to the San Fernando General Hospital for treatment. The victim succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at around 11:57 pm. The preliminary investigations revealed that the man left his business place, Cyborg International Brands, located at the SS Erin Road, Debe, minutes before the shooting incident.Around 11:05 pm, his relatives and residents were awakened by several gunshots, and upon checking the surroundings, they found Earle’s silver Toyota Aqua car with bullet holes. The car was reverse-parked in front of the entrance gate, and the relatives saw him and took him to the hospital. The first responders, comprising CPL Mohess, PC Harripersad, and WPC Keith, were on mobile patrol in the San Fernando district when they got a wireless transmission about the crime incident. It was said that the officials found $4500 in the car and 20 5.56 ammunition on the scene. The relatives have also said that they are now fearful for their lives and added that when they awoke from the gunshots, they never thought that the shooting was at their home. Initially, they thought that something had occurred next door but were afraid to go out and check. A relative of the victim outlined that the shooters could have taken all his money or the car, but why did they have to kill him? He noted that he was a nice person and did not get a chance to open the gate to come inside his home.The incident has alarmed the residents around the area with the urging the police officials for increased safety and security on the island.