Cunupia autoelectrician Denny Ramkissoon, 37, became the second person to be killed since the state of emergency (SoE) was declared after he was gunned down a short distance from his home on the night of July 19.

Police said Ramkissoon, also known as Lectrick, was in front of Sutherland One Stop Shop in Sampson Street, Cunupia, when a black Toyota NZE pulled up in front of the shop around 8.15 pm. A gunman allegedly came out from the back seat and shot him before getting back into the car and escaping. Ramkissoon was taken to the Chaguanas Health Facility by a neighbour but died around 9.25 pm while being treated.

CCTV footage of the incident, posted to social media, did not show the attacker, but it did show Ramkissoon standing in the street with his phone in hand while a man was walking towards him from behind. A short while later, bullets could be seen striking the ground near him. Ramkissoon flinched several times before falling on the ground and attempting to roll away, leaving a trail of blood. The pedestrian and even a dog also scampered for safety during the attack. A person wearing what appeared to be a grey jacket with the hood over his head was seen briefly running into frame.