53-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In His Garden In D’Abadie — Police Investigating

A man is dead following a shooting incident in D’Abadie early this morning (Tuesday 30th December, 2025). The deceased has been identified as 53-year-old gardener, Pooran Danpat, aka ‘Purkee,’ of Danpat Seetal Road, Piarco Old Road, D’Abadie.

According to reports, Danpat was inside his garden, tending to his crops, when he was confronted by an assailant who may have been waiting for him to arrive, during the early morning. The suspect shot Danpat once in the centre of his forehead, before making his escape.

His body was subsequently found in the garden, located at Danpath Trace, off Piarco Old Road.

Police were notified and responded to the location.

 

Danpat was pronounced dead at the scene by a District Medical Officer (DMO).

Relatives said Danpat would usually begin working in his garden from as early as 3:00 AM, in order to avoid the heat of the sun. They believe his murder was a targeted attack.

Investigations are continuing. 

More on this as it becomes available. 

[Source: Ian Alleyne]