Police meet dead end in shooting death of taxi driver

Almost two months after the death of 41-year-old taxi driver Eon Holder, the police have said there still is no information on the identity of the perpetrators or their vehicle. Holder was killed at about 04:40h on February 24 in the vicinity of Bourda Market.
Holder had been working his motor car, PRR 271, at a taxi service when he was hired by a 50-year-old businessman of Queenstown, Georgetown to be taken to the Bourda Market to purchase vegetables.
On arrival at Alexander Street, the businessman exited the car and walked towards the market, while Holder looked for a parking space. About five minutes later, the businessman heard a loud explosion, and as he turned around, he saw Holder lying helpless on the ground about 15 feet away from his car. At the time, two men – one armed with a handgun – were seen running away from the scene.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) arrived on the scene and pronounced Holder dead. During an examination of his body, a gunshot wound was seen on his face.
Police said that several persons were questioned, and based on information received, it is alleged that the taxi driver argued with the suspects after he parked his car in the centre of the road, blocking vehicles from passing. During the argument, one of the suspects drew a handgun and discharged a round at the taxi driver.
These suspects remain on the run as investigations continue.