Taxi driver shot dead during argument near Bourda Market

A 43-year-old taxi driver was this morning shot and killed during an argument on Alexander Street, Georgetown.

Dead is Eon Holder, also known as ‘Rasta man,’ of Lot 2498 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The fatal incident occurred at about 05:30h, allegedly by two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun.  

Reports are that at around 04:40h, Holder was at a taxi service working his motor car PRR 271 when he was hired by a 50-year-old businessman of Queenstown, Georgetown, to go to the Bourda Market to purchase vegetables.

On arrival at Alexander Street, the businessman exited the car and was walking towards Bourda market, leaving the victim looking for a parking spot.

The 50-year-old businessman told investigators that about five minutes later, he heard a loud explosion, and as he looked back, he saw the taxi driver lying on the ground about 15 feet away from his car. He also said he saw two men - one armed with a handgun, running away from the scene.

Medical professionals were summoned to the scene, and the 43-year-old taxi driver was pronounced dead. His body was examined, and what appeared to be a gunshot wound was seen on the right side of his face.

The body is at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home awaiting a Post Mortem Examination (PME). 

The Police said that several persons were questioned, and based on information received, it is alleged that the taxi driver had an argument with the suspects over the way he parked his car, which blocked vehicles from passing.

As a result, one of the suspects drew a handgun and discharged a round at the taxi driver. Police are hunting for the suspects as the investigation continues.