An off-duty policeman yesterday foiled a robbery attempt in La Horquetta when he shot dead one of the bandits.
Around 10.20 pm last night, three men stormed a private residence where a game of roulette was taking place.
As a robbery was announced, the officer drew his licensed firearm and shot at one of the bandits. The other two robbers ran, leaving their wounded accomplice behind.
The deceased was identified as Kayode Edwards, 19, of Phase 7, La Horquetta. He died at the scene. A shotgun was found in his possession.
The police officer is attached to the Maraval Police Station.
Investigations continue
In an unrelated incident, the bullet riddled body of Scott Sammy was found in a drain in Longdenville this morning. This brings the murder toll to 374 now.