Brother of slain Enterprise man: No reprisals from us

Kerron Alexis, the older brother of murdered Chaguanas man Umar Alexis, 21, says his brother's killers should not expect any reprisal, as their fates are in the hands of God.

The Alexis brothers are the sons of central businessman and reputed underworld figure Selwyn Alexis, aka "Robocop," who was gunned down at his car wash in 2016.

Details of the incident were still sketchy up to late on Tuesday evening, but police confirmed they received a report of a shooting at Bhagaloo Trace, Enterprise, Chaguanas, at around 2 pm on Tuesday and found a silver Hyundai Elantra.

Police said the left rear passenger door and bumper had bullet holes. Several spent 9 mm shells were also found in the road.

Police spoke with residents, who told them Alexis had been wounded in the shooting and taken to the Chaguanas District Health Facility, where he was declared dead at around 2.37 pm.

Police from the Central Division Task Force, the Homicide Bureau of Investigations Region III and the Inter Agency Task Force visited and crime scene investigators took photos and collected evidence, which included a pair of sandals.

Speaking with reporters at his family's home, the elder Alexis said he was unclear over the details of the shooting but felt Bhagaloo Trace was a safe zone.

Alexis rejected fears of possible reprisals for the murder.

"They have been waiting for a reprisal since my father passed away.

"The police will do their job. Maybe who was down there can give you a better picture.

"I have no message to send, that's between them and their God."

Alexis said he was disappointed that a photo of his wounded brother had been circulated on social media in what appeared to be the health facility where he was taken. He was also concerned that a public official posted a photo of his brother after the incident with a caption which suggested he celebrated the death.

He added that neither he nor his relatives intended to leave their neighbourhood and placed their trust in God.

"Man plans, God plans and God is the best of planners. We don't have time to study anybody. God is in charge."

"I'm happy that we fasted for the month of Ramadan and we were able to celebrate Eid."

Alexis said his brother was recently released from jail for a shooting incident but he was unaware of any threats to his brother's life.

He added that his brother had been organising a community football tournament.

Police from the Homicide Bureau of Investigations Region III are continuing enquiries.