Senior Reporter
anna-lisa.paul@guardian.co.tt
Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher yesterday assured relatives of the four men murdered in Mayaro on Monday that they will get justice.
In a voice note, the CoP said, “The quadruple homicide that occurred in the quiet village of Bristol, Mayaro, is of great national concern and is currently engaging the attention of several units of the TTPS. This incident is yet another example of the brazen actions of the criminals and the challenge we face in combatting violent crime on an almost daily basis.
“A clear motive for this incident has not as yet been ascertained. Of particular concern to us also are reports that the perpetrators of this incident impersonated police officers by utilising blue lights and uniforms resembling that of the TTPS.”
Harewood-Christopher said the police have adopted a multi-agency approach to the investigation and are intent on making a breakthrough in the shortest possible time.
She added, “We extend our condolences to the bereaved and again, we appeal to anyone who may have any information that may assist us in our investigation to call 800-TIPS, 555 or the Mayaro Police Station.”
The victims, all gardeners from Martha Street, Couva, were shot while at a camp approximately half a mile off Basil Trace in Bristol Village.
They were identified as 20-year-old Jeremiah George, 29-year-old Dion Keyon Mendoza, 37-year-old Marcus Buddy and 59-year-old Buddy George.
They were awakened by six armed men dressed in police operational wear, made to lie face down on the ground and then shot.