Two Home Invaders were shot and killed by police and another three arrested and the stolen loot recovered in Couva early on Tuesday.
The drama started around 3 am when a report was made that five men invaded a house at Perseverance Village, Couva.
Acting on information, members of the Home Invasion Team and the Central Division Task Force responded. During the response, the police intercepted a Nissan Tiida. When called upon to stop, the occupants of the car opened fire. The police responded and the car came to a halt.
Three occupants of the car escaped. Police found two men inside the Tiida bleeding from gunshot injuries. They were taken to the Couva Health facility, but unfortunately, they died.
Police have withheld the names of the dead men, but sources said they were known as “Buck” and “Abu” from Dan Kelly, Laventille.
The search continued for the escapees. They were later detained. Two firearms were seized, and all the loot from the home invasion, were recovered. The Tiida was seized and according to reports, it was stolen.
The operation was coordinated by retired Senior Supt Johnny Abraham, Manager at the National Operations Centre.
HOME INVASION SUSPECT GRANTED BAIL
A 29-year-old Penal man charged with one count of Home Invasion, was granted bail in the sum of $75,000 when he appeared before the Siparia Masters’ Court on Monday.
The accused, Peter Marshall, of Penal Rock Road, was not called upon to plead to the charge.
As part of his bail conditions, he is required to reside at his current address, remain at least 50 feet away from the virtual complainant, and report to the Penal Police Station three days a week. The matter was adjourned to November 30.
The charge stemmed from an incident which occurred around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6 at a residence along Penal Rock Road, Penal.
The virtual complainant reported that she had secured her home and retired to bed when she was awakened by a noise.
Upon opening her eyes, she observed a man whom she recognised standing over her in her bedroom, armed with a cutlass.
The woman raised an alarm, causing the suspect to flee through a back door on the northern side of the premises.
