The killing of a 15-year-old boy has left Tobago, particularly Golden Lane residents, grieving and concerned about rising criminal activity on the island.
Tobago recorded its first murder for the year with the victim identified as Beris Joseph, a Form Four student of Signal Hill Secondary School.
At his family’s home at Golden Lane yesterday, relatives preferred not to talk.
However, the teen’s aunt said she was concerned about the recruitment of young men in the community by gangs.
Joseph’s body was found yesterday morning in the Mt Hay area, between Patience Hill and Black Rock. Residents reported hearing gunshots overnight and the teen’s body was found on the roadway around 8 am.
While one resident claimed Joseph was involved in gang activity, a man who claimed to be a member of the AGB gang denied Joseph was a member. He said young people in the community are looking for opportunities and are finding them in the gang community in Golden Lane.
He said he knew Joseph and would interact with him from time to time. He defended the teen saying he was not involved in illegal firearm or criminal activity.
Residents described the teen’s murder as heartless.
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