A 29-year-old man identified as Kitwana Wilkinson was shot and killed by police during a law enforcement operation in Couva late Tuesday.

According to police, the shooting occurred during a State of Emergency (SOE) exercise carried out between 10p.m. and 2a.m.

Officers visited Wilkinson’s residence at Annabelle Street, Lisas Boulevard, with a search warrant for firearms and ammunition. Wilkinson, who was out on bail for previous firearm-related offences, allegedly resisted arrest during the search.