An early-morning shootout with South Western Division police in Point Fortin has left a wanted man dead.
The victim, Kelon Braker, was said to be wanted in connection with outstanding homiciide enquiries.
Reports said five officers were on patrol and making enquiries in Point Fortin when, around 1.20 am, they spotted 24, of Vance River, Guapo, near a bar.
Branker, on seeing the police, immediately ran away.
They chased him but on reaching a bushy area, heard several shots. The police, who were armed with submachine guns and pistols, returned fire.
After the melee subsided they found Branker lying motionless with a Beretta pistol near him.