Father claims police fabricating charges in son's death

Christopher Samaroo, the father of the deceased Joshua Samaroo, has vehemently rejected the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service's (TTPS) narrative surrounding the January 20 incident, calling it a "lie" and an attempt to "cover their tails." The TTPS announced that Kaia Sealy, Joshua's common-law wife, would be charged with manslaughter and shooting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against police officers.

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IT’S a lie by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service!

Samaroo expressed deep skepticism about the charges, particularly the claim that Sealy shot at police officers. He asserted that his son, Joshua, had his hands out of the car facing the police, making the accusation nonsensical. Samaroo believes the police are trying to frame Sealy to escape accountability for their actions and the mounting pressure from other unresolved shootings.

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They are trying to shift the blame, to frame somebody. Who was shot at? I am not taking that on at all. Joshua is dead and my daughter-in-law is still alive, and I have to do everything to help her with his child and her.

Expressing his distrust in the TTPS, Samaroo stated, "The TTPS is corrupted, and I say that without fear or favour." He hinted at possessing a "trump card" that he will reveal at the appropriate time, believing divine intervention will guide his next steps. His lawyer, Criston Williams, offered no further comment, stating the family's curiosity about the construction of the charges.

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They’re trying to cover their tails, and they will lie as much as they can. They are trying to put the blame on this poor child...I am confused, unless she has two of her, one doing the shooting and one getting the shots, which we know never happened.

From a local perspective in Trinidad and Tobago, this situation highlights a deep-seated distrust between segments of the public and the police force. While international media might focus on the legal proceedings and the manhunt for Sealy, the local narrative is heavily influenced by family claims of police misconduct and a perceived lack of transparency. The Samaroo family's accusations, if proven, would further erode public confidence in law enforcement's integrity, a critical issue in any society grappling with crime and justice.

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Secondly, Joshua’s hands were out of the car facing the police. Was she shooting at him? That does not make any sense. Another easy way they are trying to get out of the quicksand they are in. The TTPS is in a lot of quicksand and hot water with this and other shootings piling up.