Melon killed in George Street drive-by

A homeless man known only by his nickname, "Melon," was killed during a drive-by shooting in downtown Port of Spain last night.

Police said he was walking along George Street at around 9.30 pm when a car sped by, firing shots.

Members of the Besson Street Police Station and the Homicide Bureau went to the scene with a district medical officer who declared him dead at the scene.