Police are probing the alleged murder of Troy Rodrigues, also known as “Kelly,” a 23-year-old mechanic of Lot 165 Leopold Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown. The fatal incident reportedly occurred at approximately 19:15 hrs on Friday at Vlissengen Square, between West Ruimveldt Front Road and Mandela Avenue.
According to a 25-year-old construction worker from West Ruimveldt, he was bathing in his backyard when he heard two loud explosions resembling gunshots. Upon looking over his fence, he saw a man lying motionless on the road. The worker rushed out to the scene, where a small crowd had already gathered, and identified the victim as Rodrigues, who was lying in a pool of blood.
Rodrigues was dressed in a green jersey, blue shorts, black slippers, and a black surgical mask. Upon examination, authorities discovered a small circular wound on his forehead. However, no spent shell was found at the scene.
The body has been taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Police have questioned several persons in the area as investigations into the incident continue.
