40-Year-Old Man Ambushed, Shot Dead In Williamsville — Police Investigating

A man is dead after he was ambushed and shot in Williamsville this morning (Tuesday 30th September, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Allan Samaroo. The shooting occurred just off Guaracara/Tabaquite Road, near Riversdale Presbyterian School.

According to reports, Samaroo was standing along Esmeralda Road, awaiting transportation to work, when neighbours heard a loud explosion, around 7:00 AM. Upon investigating, a neighbour found him lying on the road, bleeding from a gunshot wound.

Police and Emergency Health Services were notified. However, Samaroo succumbed to his injuries.

The gunman is believed to have been hiding in a nearby bushy area, before emerging and opening fire on Samaroo.

Investigations are continuing by the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region III.

More on this as it becomes available. 

[Source: CNC3]