The lawmen called on Bhagwandeen to stop, but he fired more shots at the officers. The officers returned fire and Bhagwandeen was shot. He was taken to Port-of-Spain General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad assisted in the exercise, which was led by Sgt Roger Alexander. Detectives, however, said Bhagwandeen was wanted for larceny of motor vehicles, murder and several shootings.