TRAGEDY struck early Saturday morning near Bourda Market as a taxi driver fell victim to a fatal shooting. Eon Holder, 43, of Lot 2498 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, lost his life around 05:30 hours after being shot in the face, according to a report from the police.

The incident unfolded shortly after Holder had dropped off a passenger at the market to buy vegetables. Reports indicate that two assailants, one armed with a handgun, approached Holder’s vehicle and unleashed the deadly attack.

Investigations revealed that at approximately 04:40 hours, Holder had been hired by a 50-year-old businessman from Queenstown, Georgetown, to transport him to Bourda Market for vegetable shopping. Upon arrival at Alexander Street, the businessman exited the vehicle while Holder sought parking space.

Moments later, a loud explosion shattered the calm of the early morning, prompting the businessman to turn and witness Holder lying on the ground, about 15 feet away from his car. Two individuals, one brandishing a handgun, were seen fleeing from the scene.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) rushed to the scene and transported Holder to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Tragically, medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival. An examination of his body revealed a gunshot wound to his right-side face.

Holder’s body currently rests at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

In a statement, the police revealed that initial inquiries suggested a possible altercation between Holder and the suspects. Allegedly, Holder had parked his vehicle in the center of the road, obstructing traffic, which reportedly led to a confrontation resulting in gunfire.

Authorities are actively pursuing the suspects as investigations into the tragic incident persist.