A man who attempted to rob a branch of First Citizens in Four Roads, Diego Martin Road, Diego Martin, on Thursday has died at hospital. The 29-year-old man from Diamond Vale was identified as Gordon Ferreira. Police said Ferreira had a history of mental illness. Ferreira died late Friday at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital, one day after he was shot several times in the chest and leg by a security guard who was on duty at the bank.
Eyewitnesses said shortly after mid-day on Thursday, Ferreira entered the bank, drew a cutlass from under his T-shirt and began threatening customers and staff. The security guard confronted Ferreira and a struggled ensued before the guard drew for his licensed firearm and shot Ferreira. Police are continuing investigations.
Drunk driver kills pensioner
Police detained a drunk driver from Barataria who was involved in an early morning accident in Maraval yesterday in which 64-year-old man was killed and another man was injured. The accident occurred along the Saddle Road in Maraval around 9.45 am yesterday morning. Police said the Barataria resident was driving his red Nissan Almera north along Saddle Road when his car collided with a garbage truck and two pedestrians who were standing at the side of the road.
The two victims were rushed to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital. The 64-year-old victim who was only identified as being from Santa Cruz, died on arrival at hospital. The other victim, whose legs were broken, was identified as Rondell Wilson. Wilson remained warded at hospital up to late yesterday. Police said a breathalyser test was administered to the driver after the crash.