DPP orders inquest into Chaguanas SRP's shooting

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered an inquest into the shooting death of Special Reserve Police officer Julien Emmanuel.

Police said there was not enough evidence to charge a suspect, 36, for murder or manslaughter, and his actions may have been self-defence.

Reports said on April 17 Emmanuel had an argument with a man believed to be his neighbour over chemicals being dumped near his property at Everglade Crescent, Edinburgh 500, Chaguanas.

Police said there was a struggle in which Emmanuel’s gun went off. He was shot once in the chest.

Emmanuel, 56, an assistant superintendent of police, was last assigned to the Child Protection Unit.