Sophia teen shot by two men 

Police are investigating an alleged shooting committed on a 17-year-old labourer of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown.

The shooting occurred about 02:30 hours Sunday at ‘A’ Field, Sophia Access Road by two unidentified males dressed in dark-coloured clothing, wearing face masks, on a black XR motorcycle.

Investigations have so far revealed that the 17-year-old victim and another 17-year-old male from ‘B’ Field, Sophia were on a red motorcycle bearing registration #CP 24, heading south on ‘A’ Field Access Road when the two suspects approached them from the opposite direction.

“The 17-year-old, who was riding the motorcycle, tried to divert the suspects, after which he and his 17-year-old pillion rider heard two loud explosions which sounded like gunshots. The 17-year-old pillion rider felt a burning sensation in his left lower thigh, and upon checking, observed what appeared to be blood,” Police said in a press statement.

The two Sophia teens then proceeded to the Georgetown Public Hospital where the pillion rider received medical attention.

The area was canvassed for CCTV cameras, but none was found. Several persons were questioned, but no useful information could be obtained.