Man shot dead in suspected attempted carjacking in Moruga

In a tragic incident that has shaken the community of St Mary’s Village in Moruga, a 37-year-old laborer, Marvin Hamilton, was fatally shot in what authorities suspect was an attempted carjacking. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 8, around 2:46 am, along the Moruga Main Road. Hamilton, a resident of Muralie Trace, was found slumped in the driver’s seat of his brown Nissan B14, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Reports indicate that Hamilton had been awaiting roadside assistance after his vehicle broke down. While waiting, unknown individuals attempted to enter his locked car, leading to the fatal shooting. Police from the St Mary’s Police Post responded to an anonymous call at approximately 3:20 am and discovered the grim scene. The car was locked from the inside, with the key still in the ignition, and a bullet hole was observed in the front passenger-side window. Authorities from the Southern Division and the Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region Three, have been alerted and are actively gathering evidence. As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.