Fatal police-involved shootings on the rise: Over 500 recorded in 11 years

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February 1, 2026

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Fatal police-involved shootings on the rise: Over 500 recorded in 11 years

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Last year, when the country was in a State of Emergency (SoE) from the start to the end of the year, T&T had the highest number of police involved killings at 55.

During the first SoE, which began on December 30, 2024 and ended on April 13, 2025, there were 19 fatal shootings.

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