A San Juan grave digger was killed yesterday, following an early-morning shooting.
Farzan “Omar” Sookwah, a 27-year-old “earth engineer,” of Maraj Trace, Quarry Road, San Juan, was found bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds at Jones Trace around 2.28 am.
Residents contacted police after hearing gunshots in the area. Officers arrived later on to find Sookwah lying motionless in a drain on the southern side of the road.
The deceased was identified at the scene by his mother, Fatima Sookwah.
Three 9x19mm spent shell casings were found near Sookwah’s body.
The police are yet to determine a motive for the shooting as they admitted the “hustler” was not known to be in any illegal activities. - Anna-Lisa Paul