20-Year-Old Man Shot Dead By Police In Matura After Allegedly Pointing Firearm At Officer
A man is dead following a Police-involved shooting incident in Matura on Friday afternoon (29th May, 2026). The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Jaden Diaz of Lower Rio Grande, Matura.
According to reports, Officers assigned to the Matura Police Station were alerted to disturbances at a property along Lower Rio Grande Road, and responded to the location, around 3:05 PM.
Upon arrival, Officers reportedly observed Diaz outside an unfinished concrete structure. While conducting inquiries, an Officer allegedly noticed what appeared to be cannabis plants growing at the rear of the property.
Police claimed Diaz suddenly ran towards the back of the premises while holding what appeared to be a firearm. Officers pursued him after issuing commands for him to stop.
Diaz is said to have then re-entered the house, where an Officer allegedly saw him point what appeared to be a firearm in his direction. Fearing for his life and believing he faced an immediate threat, the Officer discharged his service weapon.
Diaz was struck and collapsed at the scene.
He was later conveyed to the Sangre Grande Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police said a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered at the scene.
Senior Officers, crime scene investigators and Area North Task Force personnel later visited and processed the area, recovering several items of evidential value.
Investigations are continuing into the fatal incident.
More on this as it becomes available.
[Source: Ian Alleyne]
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