The 34-year-old man from Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara reportedly transported the killers to and from the location. He was reportedly paid $30,000 dollars after he completed the drops. Troy Paton was shot dead while he plied his trade on Robb Street, on August 15th, by gunmen who also robbed him of his jewellery.
A police source told this newscast that the taxi driver has also revealed the identities and whereabouts of the three suspects. He told police investigators that he knew the three men for about five months and on the day of the murder he picked them up at Demico around the Stabroek Area and was directed to drive to Robb Street. After spotting their target, the bandits allegedly told the taxi driver to park on Alexander Street between North Road and Robb Street, which he did.
At the scene of the shooting, eyewitnesses told reporters that the men came on foot from Alexander Street, Bourda. The driver recalled hearing an explosion after the men left the car. Shortly after he said the bandits then re-entered the car.
There are also reports that after the men left the scene, the car crashed at the corners of Camp and Robb Streets.
However, the driver continued his journey. He said he dropped off one of the men in Albouystown, another in Charlestown and the third in Sandy Babb Street Kitty. The taxi driver reportedly hid his crashed car on the West Bank of Demerara.
Police investigators were able to crack the case after arresting the taxi driver who also took them to his hidden car.