One man was shot and wounded and another arrested in Belmont on Saturday.
The incident unfolded shortly after 1 p.m. near the corner of Archer Street and Industry Lane, after police received information that two masked men had entered a property in the area.
A team of officers responded and entered the premises, where they encountered two men dressed in dark clothing with balaclavas covering their faces.
The men ran when the police officers approached.
During the pursuit, one suspect, armed with a gun, allegedly attempted to escape over a galvanized fence.
Police said the officer repeatedly shouted, “Police, stop!” and ordered the man to drop the weapon.
According to reports, the suspect then turned and allegedly pointed the firearm in the officer’s direction. As a result, the officer opened fire.
The suspect allegedly threw the firearm over a wall and collapsed. He was apprehended by police and taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
The second suspect was also pursued and later found hiding at a nearby property. He was arrested and taken to the Belmont Police Station.
Police conducted an extensive search of the area for the firearm but were unable to locate it.
