November 24, 2024

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Cops Taxi driver shot dead

Osafo Pollard

The police say they are investigating the suspected murder of  Osafo Pollard, 29, a taxi
driver of West La Penitence which occurred at about 10.30 pm yesterday at North East
La Penitence.

Enquiries disclosed that a loud explosion similar to a gunshot was first heard followed
by persons screaming and running away after which Pollard was seen lying with a
wound to his head.  He was subsequently picked up and taken to the Georgetown
Public Hospital where he died at about 12.20 am today while receiving treatment. A
wound was seen to his head.

The body is presently at the hospital mortuary, awaiting a Post Mortem Examination.