Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have launched a comprehensive murder investigation following the discovery of 37-year-old Jamal ‘Tallo’ Arthur’s body on Cordial Avenue in Cashew Gardens. The victim was found with fatal gunshot wounds on the morning of December 1st, marking a tragic culmination of violence that began hours earlier.
According to police reports, the sequence of events commenced around 10 pm on November 30th when Arthur and two companions were ambushed by two masked assailants. The attackers physically pushed aside one member of the group before opening fire with five rounds directed at a 30-year-old man walking with Arthur. One bullet struck the younger victim in the neck, prompting the perpetrators to flee into nearby vegetation.
The injured man received immediate medical attention and was transported to a local hospital where he remains in stable yet critical condition. Meanwhile, Arthur’s whereabouts remained unknown until the following morning when a civilian passerby discovered his lifeless body in close proximity to the initial shooting location.
Law enforcement officials are treating these incidents as connected and are pursuing multiple investigative avenues. The Cashew Gardens community has expressed heightened concern over the brazen nature of the attack, which occurred in a residential area. Police forensic teams have conducted extensive scene examinations, collecting ballistic evidence and witness statements to identify potential suspects.
This case represents the latest in a series of violent incidents that have prompted renewed discussions about community safety and law enforcement responses in the region. Investigators are appealing to the public for any information that might lead to breakthroughs in the case.