The bandit who was shot dead by a security guard on Saturday night when he attempted to rob a restaurant in Gasparillo been identified as Kobina Duncan.

The 35 -year- old was a resident of Sun Flower Dr. Pleasantville. He was identified by his wife, Amanda Clement at the San Fernando Mortuary today.

Duncan died after being shot by a security guard who was on duty at the Chinese Phoenix Restaurant and Bar along Bonne Aventure Road. According to police, Duncan had several previous convictions for robbery and gun-related offences.

Duncan was shot in the back and was dragged to the car park by his accomplices; however they left him bleeding and ran off. Duncan died at the scene.

The surviving suspects were eventually held in Princes Town.