The robbery suspect killed by police during an exchange of gunfire on Saturday has been identified as Zion Cooper, of Balisier Avenue, Pleasantville.
Cooper and his accomplice were shot at 3.15 pm near Albert Street, Pleasantville, after they fired upon the police.
The Pleasantville Government Primary School was hosting a bazaar at the time of the shooting. As gunshots rang out, the bazaar was shut down for a short while until police cleared the area. The officers arrested one suspect, who remains in custody.
Investigators said the two suspects held up a Digicel outlet on High Street, San Fernando.
A team of officers from the Southern Division police pursued the thieves to Pleasantville, where they opened fire on the officers. The police returned fire, shooting Cooper dead.
Investigations are continuing. - RADHICA DE SILVA