Two men were arrested and charged by officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region II following the shooting death of 28-year-old Jimmy Thomas.

According to the TTPS, “RICARDO ROSTANT, 29, and KEISHON ‘KUNTA’ PUNTER, 19, both face charges for murder and robbery with violence. PUNTER also faces additional charges for possession of firearm and possession of ammunition. The men were charged by PC Gonzales
on June 5th 2022, following the advice of Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Roger Gaspard SC.”

Thomas lost his life on May 24th 2022. He was standing on the corner of Boodoo Circular and Eastern Main Road, Sangre Grande when he was approached by two assailants. The men allegedly attempted to steal Thomas’ gold chain when he began to fight back and he was shot several times.

He later succumbed to his injuries at hospital. ROSTANT and PUNTER are expected to appear before the Sangre Grande Magistrate Court today, June 6th 2022, to answer to the charges.

Investigations were supervised by ASP Douglas, Legal Officer Insp Ramjag, W/Insp Sylvester, Insp John and Sgt Stanislaus all of HBI Region II.