Anna-Lisa Paul
An Arima man was shot dead by a police officer yesterday morning in Aranguez as he attempted to bounce the lawman.
Nazarali Rahim, 41, of Kelly Street, Carapo died around 12.20 am on September 18.
The incident occurred along the Aranguez Main Road in the vicinity of Apache Bar.
Highway Patrol officers responded to the shooting and arrived to find Rahim slumped against the driver’s door, bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds.
Eye-witness accounts reveal that shortly before the fatal shooting - Rahim knocked down a police sergeant in the vicinity of Carlos Bar, Aranguez Main Road; and followed this up with a second attempt to run him over.
Fearing for his safety, the Sgt reportedly drew his licensed Glock firearm and fired at Rahim as he drove towards him, causing Rahim to crash into a parked vehicle.
Investigations are continuing the incident.