‘Skinny Man’ charged with Brasso murders, woundings

A 34-year-old laborer from Brasso Village in Central Trinidad, Clevon ‘Skinny Man’ Alexander, has been formally charged with multiple serious offenses, including the murders of two fellow villagers. The charges stem from a violent shooting incident on October 15 that left two others injured. The tragic event occurred in an unfinished wooden structure along Caparo Brasso Valley Road, where gunmen opened fire, striking all four individuals inside. Christopher ‘Ricky’ Joseph, 20, died at the scene, while Darius Shadrack, a 16-year-old student from Tabaquite Secondary School, succumbed to his injuries two days later at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Centre in Mt Hope. Alexander is also accused of wounding Joseph’s brother, Colly Joseph, 23, and Jerryl Ganness, 15, as well as illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The investigation, led by Supt Persad, ASP Maharaj, and Sgt Bridgemohan from the Homicide Bureau of Investigation, Region Three, culminated in charges being filed after consultation with acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Sabrina Dougdeen-Jaglal, on October 23. Authorities allege that Alexander acted in concert with others during the commission of these crimes. The case remains under active investigation.