The T&T Scrap Iron Dealers Association (TTSIDA) is mourning the loss of one of its members, Trevaugh Mitchell, who died this morning.

Reports indicate that he was shot and killed at his Claxton Bay home around 6:30am.

The Association says Mitchell was the owner and operator of Nu ImageMetal and was part of its team that met with government representatives on the scrap metal ban.

TTSIDA President  Allan Ferguson also extended condolences to his family and expressed hope that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.