Police officer shot dead during Spring Village firefight

Police are investigating the murder of PC Ravindra Harrinarine, who was shot dead on Wednesday night during a firefight.

Harrinarine, who was attached to the Traffic and Highway Patrol Branch, was killed at Bassie Street, Spring Village, Valsayn.

Reports say he was with a woman when the incident occurred, but she was unharmed.

CCTV footage of the incident shows Harrinarine in a firefight with another man near a parked car. A woman is seen running off shortly before the men start shooting at each other.

Police said the officer's gun was stolen after he collapsed.

Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher has not yet publicly commented on the shooting.

Police Welfare Association president Gideon Dickson was unreachable for comment.