Execution-style killing: Dead mechanic previously charged for robbery, discharging firearm

Troy Rodrigues, the 23-year-old mechanic who had resided at Leopold Street in Georgetown and had been shot and killed execution-style on Friday evening near Mandela Avenue in Georgetown, had previously had brushes with the law.
Back in 2021, Rodrigues had been remanded to prison on charges of armed robbery and discharging a loaded firearm. Reports allege that he had robbed two individuals — Eion Small and Manisha Tappin — at gunpoint on the streets of Albouystown.
Following that incident, Rodrigues had been accused of discharging a firearm in an incident that had occurred on Independence Boulevard. Despite his denial of the charges, CCTV footage had reportedly linked him to the crimes, resulting in him being remanded. He had spent time in prison before being released.
In light of his murder, police sources have said they are now delving deeper into his history to determine whether his previous brushes with the law had had anything to do with his shooting.
That fatal shooting occurred at approximately 19:15h at Vlissengen Square, between West Ruimveldt Front Road and Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. According to a witness, a 25-year-old construction worker from West Ruimveldt, he was in his backyard when he heard two loud explosions, which he had believed were gunshots. Looking over his fence, he had seen Rodrigues lying motionless on the road. The witness said he rushed to the scene, where a small crowd had already gathered.
Rodrigues was found, wearing a green jersey, blue shorts, black slippers, and a black surgical mask, lying in a pool of blood. Upon closer examination, a small circular wound was found on his forehead, indicating a gunshot wound. No spent shells were recovered from the scene, and Rodrigues was pronounced dead.
His body has been taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination. Police have questioned several individuals in the area as investigations continue. (G9)