Wanted man shot dead

He has been identified as David Gittens also known as “Sugars” of Point Fortin.

Police reported that at 4.30 pm on Tuesday, officers of the South Western Division Task Force, acting on a tip-off, went to a house in Cap-de-Ville, Point Fortin where Gittens was reportedly hiding out, and called out to him.

According to reports, Gittens whose image was posted on TV6’s daily crime programme ‘Beyond The Tape’, challenged the officers with a firearm which he refused to drop although ordered to do so.

Police said he proceeded to point the weapon in the direction of the officers and opened fire.

The officers responded and Gittens was shot several times.

He was taken to the Point Fortin Area Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

An autopsy was expected to be performed yesterday at the Forensic Science Centre in St James.

Investigations are continuing.