Man Shot Dead In Downtown Port-of-Spain After Snatching Chain — Police On The Scene
UPDATE: The alleged robbery suspect who was shot dead has been identified as 21-year-old Kareem King.
A man is dead following a shooting incident in downtown Port-of-Spain a short while ago this afternoon (Monday 27th January, 2025). The deceased has not yet been identified.
According to reports, a 51-year-old delivery driver, holder of a licensed firearm, was conducting his business on the corner of Janelle Penny Commissiong Street and Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, around 12:45 PM, when he was accosted by two (2) men.One of the men pushed him toward a wall of a nearby building and demanded money. The second suspect then grabbed and ripped off a gold chain from around the delivery driver‘s neck.
The victim resisted and a struggle ensued between him and the bandits, during which he sustained a broken left index finger.
Fearful for his life during the struggle, he pulled out his licensed firearm and opened fire on the two (2) men.
Both suspects turned and ran. However, one of the men collapsed a short distance away and died face-down, near a sign marked “Belmont Taxi Stand.” The other suspect ran along Charlotte Street and appeared to have been injured.
Police on patrol in the area saw the fleeing man and gave chase. However, he escaped towards the East Dry River. It is believed that he may have been shot. As a result, medical institutions throughout the country have been alerted to look out for the suspect.
According to reports, a 51-year-old delivery driver, holder of a licensed firearm, was conducting his business on the corner of Janelle Penny Commissiong Street and Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, around 12:45 PM, when he was accosted by two (2) men.One of the men pushed him toward a wall of a nearby building and demanded money. The second suspect then grabbed and ripped off a gold chain from around the delivery driver‘s neck.
The victim resisted and a struggle ensued between him and the bandits, during which he sustained a broken left index finger.
Fearful for his life during the struggle, he pulled out his licensed firearm and opened fire on the two (2) men.
Both suspects turned and ran. However, one of the men collapsed a short distance away and died face-down, near a sign marked “Belmont Taxi Stand.” The other suspect ran along Charlotte Street and appeared to have been injured.
Police on patrol in the area saw the fleeing man and gave chase. However, he escaped towards the East Dry River. It is believed that he may have been shot. As a result, medical institutions throughout the country have been alerted to look out for the suspect.
Investigations are continuing.
More on this as it becomes available.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
[Source: Loop]
More on this as it becomes available.
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
[Source: Loop]
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