An unidentified man was shot dead by a security officer while attempting to break into a container filled with imported fruits and vegetables at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Delph Street, Georgetown.
According to Police, at about 00:05h on Sunday, a 31-year-old Supernumerary Constable attached to Bently Security Service observed the male near one of the containers belonging to a popular import establishment.
Police stated that the intruder, armed with a chopper, was reportedly seen attempting to force open the padlocks which had secured the container containing a consignment of various fruits and vegetables.
However, the security officer reportedly warned the man and instructed him to leave the area. Despite the warnings, the intruder purportedly turned towards the officer and aggressively advanced in his direction armed with the chopper in his hand.
The guard, feeling threatened, discharged a round from his Glock 19 pistol, thus fatally shooting the alleged intruder.
The injured man reportedly took a few steps towards the officer before collapsing to the ground. At the time, the now dead man was clad in a pair of blue short pants, a white jersey, white socks, and a pair of red slippers.
At the scene, upon inspection of the man’s body, detectives found a gunshot wound to the left side of his face. A black-handled chopper was also found lying beside him.
Additionally, several pieces of smoking utensils were found on his person – one in his pants pocket and another in his pants crotch.
The man was picked up and taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Meanwhile, the security officer was taken into custody as investigations continue.
Authorities have since confiscated the firearm used in the fatal shooting.
