(Trinidad Guardian) The Baxter siblings had already decorated their homes with patriotic paraphernalia ahead of T&T celebrating 60 years of independence yesterday.
However, instead of spending the day barbecuing and liming in honour of the country’s milestone, they were mourning the murder of their only brother Dale Baxter.
Reports stated that a gunman shot Baxter, 52, a father of one, in the back of his head as he visited friends along Smith Street, Couva, on Tuesday night.
It was difficult yesterday for Baxter’s sisters to ponder why someone wanted him dead. They said Baxter worked at the National Gas Company and had no known issues with anyone.
“He was well loved by his friends, co-workers , family and neighbours. Everybody loved him. We are a very close-knit family. Our only brother, they took,” his eldest sister, Dorinda, said.
Speaking at their home in Balmain, Couva, another sister, Delia, said police took Baxter’s phone to see if any messages could help establish a motive for his murder.
Relatives said the gunman did not take anything, including his licensed firearm, from Baxter.
However, investigators are probing information that Baxter was gambling and was shot dead after the game. They are also checking into a report of a relationship with a woman from West Trinidad going sour. However, there was nothing concrete yet..
