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A man identified as Anderson “Elmo” Rodriguez, a known priority offender from Picton Road, Laventille, was shot and killed by police early this morning during an anti-crime operation in St Paul Street, east Port of Spain.

According to a police report, around 4:30 a.m., officers attached to the Inter Agency Task Force intercepted a suspicious vehicle with three occupants. As officers attempted to approach and question the men, one of the suspects allegedly pointed a firearm at police and opened fire.

The officers, along with accompanying soldiers, reportedly took cover and returned fire, during which Rodriguez was shot. The other two suspects managed to escape during the exchange.