“20-Year-Old Josiah Vespre (aka Zoomi or Zulu) Killed in Police Shoot-Out”

A 20-year-old man, identified as Josiah Vespre, was killed in a police shoot-out in Couva. The incident occurred when officers of the Southern Division Task Force encountered Vespre and another man. Vespre allegedly began shooting at the officers, who returned fire, resulting in his death. A Glock pistol and ammunition were recovered at the scene. An investigation has been launched into the shooting. CNC3 – Trinidad and Tobago News reported

Headline: Fatality Occurs During Confrontation Between Police and Suspect in Couva

In a tragic incident that took place in Couva, a 20-year-old man named Josiah Vespre, also known as Zoomi or Zulu, lost his life during an alleged shoot-out with the police. The incident unfolded on Railway Road, Couva, around 1:50 pm when officers from the Southern Division Task Force were on exercise duty.

According to initial reports, the officers noticed two men fleeing in the opposite direction. Vespre, one of the men, then opened fire at them. In response, the officers returned fire, resulting in Vespre being shot. A video circulating on social media captured the moment when the officers retrieved him from a densely vegetated area and brought him to the roadside. Unfortunately, Vespre was pronounced dead upon his arrival at the hospital.

During the investigation, a Glock pistol, along with a magazine and multiple rounds of ammunition, was recovered from the scene. Senior Superintendent Richard Smith of the Southern Division confirmed the launch of an inquiry into the fatal shooting.

CNC3 News Trinidad and Tobago, a television station owned by Guardian Media Limited, reported on this tragic incident. CNC3 broadcasts on channels 12 and 14 over-the-air and can be viewed on channel 3 (DVS) or 103 (AVS) via the FLOW cable system. The station’s studios are situated at the Trinidad Guardian building on 22-24 St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. CNC3 serves as both a local broadcast partner and affiliate of Al Jazeera and CNN International, simulcasting programs from these renowned networks throughout the day.

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