Thirty-eight-year-old supervisor with the Water And Sewerage Authority, Allan Stoute has been shot and killed during an argument with a male relative at their Arima home.

The shooting occurred at around 7am at the Mt. Pleasant Road home of Mr. Stoute.

Reports say Mr. Stoute had just arrived home when he got in an argument with the man.

Mr. Stoute’s wife Tiffany Khan told reporters yesterday there was a physical altercation and Mr. Stoute was shot.

She said 3 of their 5 children witnessed the shooting.

Homicide detectives have since detained a suspect for questioning.

Investigations are ongoing and police officers are to look at CCTV footage.