Man wanted for cop’s murder dies in Matura shoot-out

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August 13, 2026

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Man wanted for cop’s murder dies in Matura shoot-out

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Ralph Banwarie

Freelance Contributor

A man wanted in connection with the murder of police constable Romel Douglas was shot and killed by police during an exchange of gunfire in Matura on Tuesday night.

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