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A man was shot and killed by police during an anti-crime operation in Couva last night, as Central Division officers responded to intelligence on illegal firearms and ammunition.
Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro this morning confirmed that officers entered a home in the district where they were confronted by an armed man.
“Responding to the immediate threat, officers discharged their service-issued weapons, injuring the suspect in the process. Despite efforts to secure medical attention at the Couva Health Facility, the individual later succumbed to his injuries,” Guevarro said.
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