Sound intelligence and good work resulted in the TTPS uncovering a plot to kill a member of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT).
Having received the intelligence, SORT officers proceeded to San Juan this morning. On reaching Laventille Road, San Juan, around 8.50, they attempted to apprehend a suspect.
The suspect fired on the police who returned fire. The suspect was shot and wounded and conveyed to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital where he died.
He has been identified as Glean Bain, also known as “Shooter”, of Febeau Village, San Juan. Investigators revealed that “Shooter”, a hired gunman, was on his way to meet his associates when the shooting occurred.
Police recovered a Glock 30 pistol with eight rounds of .45 ammunition.
Bain had seven warrants for shooting with intent, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and other firearm-related offences.
Apart from the gun and ammunition, police also recovered a fake driver’s permit on Bain.
The search continues for other persons alleged to be involved in the plot to kill the officer.
Investigations are ongoing.