Man shot, gun and ammo seized

POLICE are investigating the reported shooting of labourer Hugh Beatrice, who was shot twice around 8.15 pm Sunday. No motive has as yet been established but lawmen said they are working along certain lines.

Reports are that Beatrice, 48, was at his Quarry Street, Mt Pleasant, Arima, home when a lone gunman came up to him and shot him on the right thigh and left leg. Police said Beatrice was rushed to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.  Acting Cpl Maraj and PC Gyan of the Arima Criminal Investigations Department (CID) visited the scene and conducted investigations. The former is continuing investigations.

Northern Division police are also investigating a report that around 5 am yesterday, PCs Bernard, Callender and others of the Arouca CID executed a search warrant at the Bon Air (West) home of a family. The officers found and seized a .357 Magnum revolver and three live rounds of .38 special ammunition. The officers then arrested a man and his wife and a family member, who reside at Beetham Estate. The three were charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and were expected to put in a court appearance yesterday. Police also said that the firearm will be traced to determine if it was used in any illegal activities.