Miner injured during shooting incident in Lethem

A 23-year-old miner is hospitalised with gunshot wounds at the Lethem Hospital following a shooting incident on Monday night.

Dornell Thomson was reportedly standing with three other “known characters” when two other persons approached them on a motorcycle. Police said the incident occurred sometime between 22:00hrs and 23:00hrs at a “hotspot” area in Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi.

“After the initial approach, several suspected gunshots were heard. However, it is unknown at this time which set of individuals opened fire,” police reported.

Thomson, who was also on a motorcycle was injured to his back and right arm, visited the Lethem Regional Hospital to seek medical attention.

He is presently under Police guard. His condition is regarded as stable.

The scene was processed by detectives, who recovered six 9mm spent shells. One of the known suspects who was on the motorcycle was subsequently arrested by police ranks. His hands were swabbed for gunpowder residue.

He remains in custody as further investigations are ongoing.

Thomson, along with two of the other men who were standing in the area were all swabbed for gunpowder residue.