A lone gunman walked up to a car in Valencia on Sunday afternoon and shot dead one man and injured another.
The deceased has been identified as Keron Gray, 39 of Hamilton Sliding, Cumuto.
Reports state that at around 12:40 pm on Sunday, Gray and a 40-year-old friend were in a vehicle that was proceeding south along Clarence Trace in Valencia, when they had cause to stop along the roadway.
It was at this time that a man approached the car, pulled out a firearm, and allegedly shot at the men.
The 40-year-old, who was driving the car at the time, attempted to speed away from the scene, however, he crashed into a nearby drain.
The suspect fled the scene.
Valencia police responded and found Gray dead at the scene.
They took the injured man to the Sangre Grande Hospital where he was treated.
Police said two spent shells were found at the scene as well as one live round of 9mm ammunition.
PC Ramdial is continuing inquiries.