CCTV camera shot in Laventille

A security camera was the only victim in a shootout between gunmen at Eastern Quarry Road, Laventille, and the Beetham this afternoon, police say.

Newsday understands at around 3.15 pm, several gunshots were heard along the Eastern Main Road, near the Success Laventille Secondary School.

Police said the shooting was a result of ongoing warfare between gangs in both areas.

No one was hurt, but on closer investigation residents said a CCTV camera was shot and damaged.