Double murders in Belmont, Matelot, in 24 hours

The country recorded two double murders within 24 hours, from January 18-19, as four men were killed in Belmont and Matelot.

In the first incident, the country’s second double murder for the year was recorded when an 18-year-old man from Arima and a 53-year-old man from Biche were gunned down in Collins Road, Belmont, on Saturday night.

They were identified as Steven Chuniesingh and Ian Jones Thomas.

Police said around 11.15 pm on January 18 they received a report of gunshots on Collins Road.

When they arrived they saw Chuniesingh lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.

Thomas was in the front passenger seat of a silver Ford Ranger, also with multiple gunshot wounds.

Both men died at the scene.

Police did not have a motive for their murders and the investigation is still ongoing.

The country’s third double murder took place on Sunday afternoon.

Newsday understands four men were shot in Matelot around 4 pm on January 19.

Two brothers, Akil and Arnott Isaac, were killed. The Matelot incident is a developing story and will be updated.

The murder toll for the year stands at 19, roughly 15 fewer than last year’s figure as at the same date.