Three men were shot and killed during a violent attack in the early hours of this morning at McShine Lands, Laventille.
The victims have been identified as Keon Alexander, Jesse Nelson, and Dwayne Alexander, all of 53 McShine Lands, Laventille.
TTT News understands the three men were outside a residence in the area at about 1am, when they were approached by a group of unknown assailants armed with assault rifles.
The gunmen opened fire, striking the men multiple times about their bodies before fleeing the scene south through tracks leading to Straker Village.
A broadcast was immediately issued by the Police Command Centre, and officers responded to the address. Upon arrival, they observed the three men lying motionless with gunshot wounds.
The area was searched; however, the suspects were not found.
Investigations are ongoing.