Trinidad: Man gunned down in San Fernando

The car in which Lyndon Beharry was killed

(Trinidad Express) Gunmen opened fire on a car along Hubert Rance Street, San Fernando, killing one of the occupants yesterday.

Police said the driver was not found in the vehicle, but the front seat passenger was shot dead.

The man was identified as 28-year-old Lyndon Beharry of Ojoe Road, Sangre Grande.

The incident occurred at around 1.30pm at the Corner of Hubert Rance Street and Vistabella Road.

Residents said they heard loud explosions and saw the green Nissan Almera car overturn several times.

Beharry was found slumped in the passenger seat. He was shot in the head and about the body.

Police believe another man was in the vehicle and fled the scene when the incident occurred.

Residents contacted the San Fernando Police Station, located a short distance away.

Officers locked down the surrounding area for several hours searching for the suspects.

And medical institutions were advised to report any cases of gunshot wounds.