A Telecom Security Officer was shot and killed during a robbery outside Cost Cutters Supermarket in Chin Chin Road, Cunupia on Thursday 17th August, 2023.
• The deceased was identified as 46-year-old Hasley Augustine of Arima.
• Around 11:30 a.m., Augustine along with three other security officers went to an RBC ATM at DS Plaza, Chin Chin Road, Cunupia.
• While they were depositing the cash, five armed men entered the ATM and ambushed them while one of the suspects began struggling with the driver of the security vehicle.
• Shortly after, several loud explosions were heard and Augustine sustained gunshot injuries and collapsed on the pavement.
• The suspects then fled the scene in a black Hyundai Ioniq registered PDY 8402.
• Augustine was then taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
• The suspect’s getaway vehicle was reportedly found abandoned at Welcome Road, Cunupia.
A similar incident took place on Monday 19th September, 2022, when several gunmen opened fire on three allied security guards, killing two of them as they left Pennywise Plaza in La Romaine with a large sum of cash.
• The deceased were identified as 51-year-old Jeffrey Peters and 49-year-old Jerry Stewart while Peola Baptiste was shot in the head and was taken to the hospital for treatment.