GUNMEN opened fire outside a mini mart in Belmont on July 4, killing one person and injuring another.

Initial reports say the victim was a 15-year-old boy. The survivor, a 24-year-old man, was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.

According to police, the shooting happened around mid-morning on Serraneau Road. The two victims were standing in front of the mini mart when a silver car pulled up. Three gunmen got out and opened fire, hitting both the teenager and the man.