POLICE OFFICER SHOT BY STICKUP MAN IN BOTCHED ROBBERY ATTEMPT

A police officer was shot during a botched robbery at Unique Restaurant and Bar in Longdenville at approximately 11:00 PM on Monday May 13th

The victim was identified as officer Dale Mayers, who is attached to the Arima Police Station. He subsequently succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the Chaguanas Health Facility.

According to reports,

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Mayers was conveyed to the Chaguanas Health Facility for medical treatment by the driver of a Black Mercedes Benz Reg # PCR 6444, which was fired upon while fleeing the scene.

Mr. Mayers aka "Rugrat" was well known on the local racing circuit

THE SUSPECT FLED THE SCENE BUT MAY HAVE SUSTAINED INJURIES, HIS STATUS IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN.

SUSPECT WHO KILLED POLICE OFFICER DETAINED

Ishmael Clarke 24, of Nelson Street, Port-of-Spain has been identified as the suspect who shot and killed police officer Dale Mayers at Unique Restaurant and Bar in Longdenville on Monday 13th May, 2024.

Clarke was detained whilst undergoing medical treatment for gunshot injuries at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital a short while ago.