Two suspected bandits are shot dead by police during incidents in Curepe and Chaguanas.

In the latest situation the deceased has been identified as, Ferdan Thomas.

He was 20 years old.

Reports say, the incident took place at Lyndon Street around 6:30 last evening.

Newscentre five understands, Mr. Thomas and another man attempted to rob a police officer.

It is said; the policeman drew his service issued revolver, and fired shots at the men.

Both Mr. Thomas and the other man were shot, as they attempted to flee the scene, in a car.

Mr. Thomas was later found in side the vehicle bleeding from his wounds.

In Chaguanas an alleged bandit identified only as Aj Martin was shot dead by police.

Reports say, the incident took place on Amow Street Enterprise at around 12:15 pm.

Details are sketchy, but Newscentre five understand Mr. Martin and his two accomplices attempted to break into a police officers house, when the officer fatally shot him.

The other two suspected escaped.

Investigations are ongoing