An early morning rum shop altercation led to the shooting death of labourer, Ryan Liverpool, 24.According to reports, Liverpool, of Temple Street, Arima, was liming at a bar on nearby Green Street when he got into an altercation with another man.The man, witnesses said, pulled out a firearm and shot Liverpool several times. Liverpool was rushed to the Arima Health Facility where he was pronounced dead.
An overnight police operation also netted 19 illegal immigrants. The Sunday Guardian understands that the group was held by South Western Division police who were conducting an anti-crime exercise.Police arrested 46 people for various offences including traffic violations, outstanding warrants, and for staying illegally in this country.Another six people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol by Southern Division police during a road exercise.