Beetham man shot during dispute, hospitalised
A 51-year-old man is receiving medical treatment after he was shot during a dispute with another man in Beetham on Thursday night.
According to police, the incident happened at about 8 p.m. along 22nd Street. Investigators said the victim was liming outside his home when he became involved in an argument with a man from the area.
Police said the victim later went inside his house, but the suspect reportedly followed him, and the confrontation escalated into a physical fight. During the incident, the injured man ran from the house towards the Priority Bus Route when a gunshot was heard.
He later told investigators he felt a burning sensation to the right side of his neck before collapsing along Main Street, Beetham.
An ambulance was called, and he was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers of the Port of Spain Area East CID and the Inter-Agency Task Force Duncan Street Post are continuing investigations.
Join the Trinidad and Tobago WhatsApp update group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DKueX7ZV35626FbOsKBt03
Fans and celebrities express growing concern over Ariana Grande's appearance as health debate intensifies.
Drone strike at Russian resort kills seven including three children, tragically escalates.
Diego Martin Mayor Pleads With Works Minister to Fix Dangerous Roads Urgently
Trinidad and Tobago to Launch 30 Joint Army-Police Posts to Enhance Public Safety
First Citizens faces another major leadership change as its Group CEO announces his resignation.
A$AP Rocky ends potential collaboration after private Instagram conversation with designer was shared publicly online.