Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of two men in separate incidents yesterday.
Dead are Levi James, 34, and Kevin Bonas, 32.
Around midnight yesterday, James was shot dead while liming at a friend’s home at Waterhole Road, Cocorite.
According to reports, James, who also lives along Waterhole Road, was at his friend’s home when two gunmen entered.
James, who was said to have a handgun, opened fire on the men and a shoot-out occurred. James was hit several times about the body and died on the scene. One of the assailants was also shot in the exchange of gunfire. His accomplice ran away.
Police were called in and the 32-year-old man was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital. His injuries were said to be non-life threatening and he is expected to be taken into custody by police when discharged.
Investigators are working on the theory that James’ killing was gang-related.
Meanwhile, around 8 am Bonas was killed during a shooting in John John, Laventille.
According to reports, Bonas was walking along the road when a white Nissan Tiida motorcar pulled alongside and the occupants opened fire on him. The driver of the car then sped off. Bonas died at the scene. Crime Scene Investigators reportedly recovered 21 spent shells on the scene.
Investigations are continuing into both murders.
In a separate incident, a man was shot dead by police following a reported confrontation in Couva on Friday night.
According to reports, the incident took place around 8 pm along Milton Road, Couva.
Police reportedly confronted Olawan Edwards and he opened fire on the officers. The police returned fire.
Edwards, from Perseverance Village, Couva, was rushed to the Chaguanas District Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
A firearm and ammunition were recovered from the scene.
No police officers were harmed in the incident.