Man, 39, shot in head

A 39-YEAR-OLD man was shot at Perseverance Road in Couva at 9.45 pm on Wednesday. Police reports reveal that Clifton Foster of Couva was standing outside his ex-girlfriend's home when a gunman got out a car and fired several shots at him. Residents later called the Couva police.

Foster was taken to the Couva District Hospital then transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital, where he was treated and is warded in a critical condition. Investigators told Newsday the man’s injuries are life-threatening as the bullet penetrated his brain.

Foster’s ex-girlfriend was interviewed by police Wednesday night and Sgt Ramdial is continuing investigations.