Trinidad  cops probing double murder in Arima

Christopher Brandon DeLeon
Christopher Brandon DeLeon

(Trinidad Guardian) Two men were killed in Arima on Wednesday night.

They have been identified as

Twyla Peterson

, 31, of Blanchisseuse Road, Arima; and Christopher Brandon DeLeon, 28, of Wattley Circular, Mt Pleasant Road, Arima.

Police said the two were at an abandoned house at Mt Pleasant Road around 7.28 pm when loud explosions were heard. They were reportedly accosted by two armed men.

Officers arrived and found Peterson’s body on the side of the road.

 

DeLeon’s body was found a short distance away. He reportedly attempted to escape on a bicycle. He had been shot in the head.

 

Police said among the evidence they collected at the scene were five spent shells, one camouflage kit consisting of a jacket and pants, and one knife.