A Cunupia man was killed by police after a brief shootout on April 9.

The deceased was identified as Brent Codrington, 28, of Jerningham Road, Cunupia.

Police said officers of the Central Division Task Force, Area North, were conducting an exercise near Enterprise Street when around 4 pm, a white Toyota Aqua sped past them. The officers drove after the driver and intercepted him at the corner of Francois and Freedom streets. The driver, who was alone, allegedly pointed a firearm and shot at the officers, who, it is reported, fired back at him.