An unidentified man was shot dead yesterday by a supernumerary constable after he was seen pulling at the padlocks securing a container with fruits and vegetables, property of a Campbellville businessman. The supernumerary constable has since been arrested.
Police said the incident occurred around 00:05 hrs between Campbell Avenue and Delph Street, Campbellville, Georgetown. It involved a man (age, occupation and address unknown) and a 31-year-old supernumerary constable employed by Bentley Security Service, who was armed with a Glock 19 pistol and 14 live matching rounds, property of the security firm.
Investigations revealed that the constable was on security duty at a prominent business place at Delph Street and Campbell Avenue when he observed a man next to a container belonging to the businessman.
The man, who was armed with a chopper, was about 35 feet from where the security guard was standing. He was observed pulling at the padlocks that secured the container.
The security guard told police that he called out to the man to desist from trying to break the lock. The guard said the man then began to advance on him aggressively with the chopper in his hand. The guard said he again called on the man to desist but he continued to advance. As a result, the guard said, he drew his firearm and discharged one round in the man’s direction. The man took a few steps and fell to the ground. He was clad in blue short pants, a white jersey, white socks and a pair of red slippers. A black-handle chopper was seen on the ground next to him.
The body was examined and what appeared to be a gunshot wound was seen to the left side of his face. Two smoking utensils were found on him, one in his pants pocket and one in his pants crotch.
The scene was processed by ranks from CID headquarters. The man was pronounced dead by a doctor from the Georgetown Public Hospital.
The security guard is in custody assisting with the investigation. The firearm was also seized and lodged.
