Timmian Francois was shot and killed by police in Trinidad and Tobago the day after he allegedly assaulted his former girlfriend, Jillian Riley, on October 31.
Riley, a 41‑year‑old mother of three, said she had no choice but to report Francois because she feared for her life and the safety of her children. She claimed the couple had ended their six‑month relationship in September, but he continued to visit and had been abusive.
Riley presented video footage of Francois walking through her home with a cutlass and a threatening voice‑mail she said he had sent. She called the police while fleeing; Francois had left before officers arrived but returned after they departed.
Police later went to Francois’ Naggee Road home for a home‑invasion arrest. He emerged armed with a cutlass, ignored warnings, and was shot by two officers who fired two shots each, killing him.
Francois’ family declined to comment on Riley’s claims but maintained that police used excessive force. They said they had not been informed about his body until the Forensic Science Centre identified it, and a backlog of autopsies means no post‑mortem date has been set.
Riley expressed no regret for her actions and did not blame the police, noting that the outcome could have differed if officers had not responded.