Tobago has recorded its 1st double murder after two men were shot and killed at a bar near Sherwin Williams in Bon Accord, Tobago on Tuesday 19th December, 2023.
• The deceased were identified as 33-year-old Akeim Freitas of Rocky Vale, Tobago and 61-year-old Lawrence Frith Alleyne.
• Around 1:00am, the duo was reportedly liming at Chill Out bar along Milford Road, when gunmen approached and began shooting.
• Both men sustained gunshot injuries and died at the scene while another man was injured and taken to the Scarborough General Hospital where he received medical treatment.
• A report was made to the police and the responding officers visited the scene along with a DMO who viewed the bodies, made their pronouncements and ordered their removal.
A total of 15 persons were murdered on the Twin Island for the year thus far.
This was also the second murder incident that was recorded in Tobago for this week.
