MURDERED mechanical engineer Raidal Persad was yesterday remembered by his loved ones as a 'genuine soul' who cared deeply about his family and friends and as a dedicated and ambitious person.

Last week, 53-year-old Persad of Tigress Road, Riverview Park, Montrose, was found shot dead in his Audi Sedan, slumped over the driver's seat, dressed in a jersey and shorts. Freeport police found him inside his vehicle along the Connector Road, near Pipecon Road in Carlsen Field.

His belongings, including a wallet with money, ID and bank cards and 9mm shell casings were found at the scene. Police did not determine a motive for the killing.