A 30-year-old Arima man was shot dead by gunmen yesterday at the corner of the Eastern Main Road and Maturita Trace, Maturita Village, Arima.
Jason "Crash" Pinto, a father of three, of Maturita Extension, died on the spot after he was shot several times about the body around 12.30 am.In an interview at the Forensic Science Centre, Federation Park, a relative, who asked not to be identified, said:
"His death was shocking. We heard he left to go out on the road and we received a message that he didn't reach because he was dead."The relative described Pinto as a "very respectful person" and did not know if he was in any gang-related activity.
Detective said they had no motive for his killing. Homicide officers are continuing investigations.