Point Fortin businessman Evril “Tony” Jeffrey was shot several times in what police believe was a home invasion Friday night.
He was pronounced dead at San Fernando General Hospital.
The incident occurred on Jeffrey’s 16th Street, Techier Village, home.
Jeffrey was the owner of an electronics store in Point Fortin. He was also employed at Atlantic, Point Fortin.
Express was told that Jeffrey was a community activist and known in Point Fortin.
He was also president of the Fyzabad Anglican High School.
Neighbors reported gunfire around 4 p.m. Three men were seen fleeing the scene.
Investigators are expected to watch footage from closed-circuit cameras in the area.
Point Fortin residents expressed shock and sadness at Jeffrey’s death.
“My deepest condolences to the family. Point Fortin has really suffered a great loss. He was a family man and a community builder,” said one person.
Another person said: “We do not know the reason why this authentic, hardworking, loving person was called from deeds to reward them. But what we do know is that God controls. ”
A PTA member of Fyzabad High School said: “My Jeffrey gave a lot. He was a jewel for us at the Anglican President of the Fyzabad Secondary PTA.