National women’s footballer Ahkeela Mollon escaped death outside her Longdenville home on Tuesday night, after her car was shot at by gunmen who were chasing an off duty police officer.
According to police, Mollon, 30, had just pulled into the driveway of her Lamont Street home in her silver Nissan Primera around 9.20 pm when she heard gunshots ringing through the community. Fearful for her life, she ran into her home until the gunfire ceased. When she checked her car afterwards she found several bullet holes in it.
Chaguanas CID, including Senior Supt Johnny Abraham, Insp Terrence Williams and Sgt Jitindra Toolaram, responded and learned that Mollon was not the target of the shooting. Investigators said five minutes before Mollon arrived, Cpl Anthony Burns, 58, attached to the Central Division Rapid Response Unit pulled into his driveway in his gold Nissan Almera and as his wife opened the gate, the gunmen opened fire on them.
The woman, whose name was not released, dropped on the ground and pretended to be dead while her husband exited the car and ran along street. They said Mollon’s car was shot at when Burns ran past her home. WPC Mohan and PC Rajpath are continuing investigations. Despite being traumatised by the incident, Mollon still lined up for CNGC Rush in last night’s Women’s Premier League match against Petrotrin Oilers in St James.