Police Officer Witnessed Attorney Taradath Singh’s Murder but Fled Scene Fearing for His Safety
A police constable reportedly witnessed the final moments of attorney Taradath Singh's life as a gunman pursued and shot him in Charlieville, Chaguanas, but fled the scene because he was unarmed and feared for his safety.
The revelation, detailed in a report by journalist Mark Bassant in the Sunday Express, has introduced a significant eyewitness account into the investigation of Singh's murder, which occurred on October 27, 2026.
According to the report, the constable was travelling to purchase food when his Toyota Hilux developed mechanical problems, forcing him to stop along John Peter Road Extension in Charlieville, near Power House Gym.
While parked, the officer reportedly observed Singh, 53, walking along Caroni Savannah Road. The attorney, who was known to him, casually greeted the constable before continuing on his way.
Moments later, the situation reportedly turned deadly.
The constable stated that he saw Singh running towards the street where his vehicle was parked while being pursued by a medium-built man carrying what appeared to be a firearm.
The officer reportedly heard Singh's voice, followed almost simultaneously by several loud explosions believed to have been gunshots.
According to the account entered in the Chaguanas Police Station diary, the constable, who was not carrying a firearm, feared for his personal safety and immediately drove away.
He subsequently contacted emergency services, reported what he had witnessed and informed his shift supervisor.
The Sunday Express reported that homicide investigators have since seized the station diary containing the constable's account as part of their investigation.
The officer was reportedly among several individuals questioned during the early stages of the investigation.
Investigators Suspect a Carefully Planned Killing
Singh was shot dead shortly after leaving Power House Gym, located near the intersection of Caroni Savannah Road and ASJA Avenue.
Investigators reportedly believe the attack was carefully planned, raising questions about whether the gunman had been monitoring the attorney's movements before striking.
Singh, a resident of Penn Trace, Enterprise, was a former police officer who later entered private legal practice.
His murder sent shockwaves through the legal fraternity and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, particularly given reports that he had previously survived an attempt on his life.
As of the latest update cited by the Sunday Express, no suspects were in police custody in connection with his killing.
Possible Connection to Couva Double Murder
Investigators are also examining intelligence suggesting that Singh's murder may be connected to another deadly attack carried out just one day later.
On October 28, 2026, spa owner Kavita Deosaran, 55, and customer Cheryl Dixon, 64, were shot dead at SOHO Beauty Haven in Couva.
According to the Express report, senior police sources believe a suspected two-man contract-killing team may have been involved in the planning or execution of multiple murders.
Investigators have reportedly identified similarities between the attacks, including accounts of masked gunmen dressed in coveralls.
However, police have not publicly confirmed that the murders are connected, and the possibility of a shared criminal network remains an investigative theory rather than an established fact.
Detectives are reportedly examining whether the same individuals may have been responsible or whether the attacks involved a wider network of hired killers.
Police Eyewitness Account Could Be Critical
The presence of a police officer near the scene of Singh's murder could prove significant as investigators attempt to reconstruct the gunman's movements and establish exactly what happened.
His account may assist detectives in determining the sequence of events, the direction from which the attacker approached and the circumstances surrounding Singh's final moments.
However, the reported account does not establish whether the officer was able to identify the gunman.
The investigation also raises broader questions about the planning behind the attack, including who may have ordered the killing and whether Singh was specifically targeted because of his personal or professional activities.
For now, those questions remain unanswered.
Investigators are continuing to assess witness statements and intelligence as they search for the person responsible.
Source: Sunday Express, reporting by Mark Bassant.