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A warrant execution ended in the death of a Couva man after he allegedly opened fire on officers on the night of July 22.

Police said officers of the Freeport Police Station and the Central Division Task Force (CDTF) were executing a warrant at the Annabele Street home of Kitwana Wilkinson between 10 pm and midnight, when he was injured during an exchange of gunfire. He died at the Couva Health Facility. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro said investigations were ongoing into the incident.