Two Bandits, one of whom was wanted by police, were shot, and killed during an early morning chase

Two men, one of whom was wanted by police, were shot, and killed during an early morning chase on Saturday. Dead are Ian Francis, and Damien Roberts. Francis who was wanted by police in connection with several robberies, lived at Bhagna Trace, Chase Village, Couva, while Roberts lived at Todds Road, Caparo. According to police, officers received a telephone call shortly after 2am, informing them of a robbery at the Open House Restaurant and Bar on Factory Road, Chaguanas. An All Points Bulletin was sent out for a blue Mazda 323. Police officers from the Inter-Agency Task Force, along with Snr Supt Edwards, ASP O’Garro, and Insp McIntire, set up a roadblock near Ravine Sable Junction, Longdenville and the car was intercepted a short while later.
Upon seeing the police the men reportedly opened fire on the officers, and the officers returned fire. When the smoke cleared the two men were found slumped in the driver’s, and front passenger’s seats of the vehicle. Both were taken to the Chaguanas Health Facility where they were pronounced dead. Officers reportedly discovered a firearm in the car, as well as an undisclosed sum of cash.