Five hours after he was shot in the head, Kent Nicholas died at the San Fernando General Hospital, while undergoing potentially life-saving surgery. Police are yet to determine a motive for his killing.
Shortly after 5.45 am, Nicholas, 64, left his Tin Pan Alley home. An unidentified man ran up to him and shot him several times in the head and stomach, police said.
Eyewitnesses said the man ran into an awaiting car, but they could not recall the registration number, brand and model.
A team of officers led by Insp Yearwood and Cpl Beharry went to the scene and took Nicholas to the hospital, where he died around 11 am.
Police said Nicholas was previously charged for possession of narcotics.