Police probing shooting incident at Sophia 

The Guyana Police Force is investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Friday at about 17:00hrs at Red Road, ‘D’ Field, Sophia.

Police Headquarters reported that ranks responded to a report of larceny at about 17:00 hrs, and upon arrival at the location, a 35-year-old suspect of Cummings Lodge Squatting Area was arrested. During the process, the suspect allegedly became aggressive, assaulted a rank, and attempted to escape from custody.

The suspect reportedly armed himself with a glass bottle and advanced in a threatening manner towards the ranks. The Police statement said ranks tried to de-escalate the situation; however, the suspect continued to advance. As a result, a rank discharged his service weapon, and the suspect sustained an injury to his left foot.

The suspect was subdued and escorted to the Turkeyen Police Station and later taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he received medical attention and was listed in stable condition.

Investigations are continuing and further details will be provided as appropriate.