Police Shoots son ... reports are that he died on the spot

Monday, October 26th 2009

In news out of Trinidad

A FAMILY dispute yesterday ended in a police corporal shooting his son to death, police reports said.

According to reports, the officer fatally shot his 30-year-old son during a heated argument.

The shooting took place at the family's Church Street, Kelly Village, home just after 6 p.m. yesterday, police said.

The argument stemmed from the use of illegal drugs by the officer's son, residents said.

This argument descended into a fist fight between the two which resulted in a single shot being fired, residents said. The 30-year-old died on the spot.

The officer was taken into police custody last night.

Caroni Police are continuing investigations.