Former Trinidad police officer shot dead

Akim Baker
Akim Baker

(Trinidad Guardian) A former special reserve police (SRP) officer was shot and killed early this morning.

He has been identified as Arkim Baker.

According to reports, Baker was at a popular bar on Southern Main Road, Curepe, around 2 a.m. when a gunman approached him, drew a firearm, and opened fire. Baker was struck, collapsed to the ground, and died at the scene.

Homicide officers from the Arouca Bureau, Region 11, are continuing investigations.