Boy, 13, shot during attempted robbery of elderly man in Georgetown

A 13-year-old boy was shot by a licensed firearm holder on Wednesday morning after allegedly attempting to rob an 81-year-old man in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Brickdam, Georgetown.

The incident occurred around 10:15 hrs.

Police Headquarters said the victim, an 81-year-old pensioner, was accompanied by his 79-year-old brother. They were walking to conduct business when one of two suspects, armed with a knife, rode up on a bicycle and tried to snatch a haversack from him.

Police said the victim raised an alarm and members of the public who were alerted intervened.

During this, Police added that a 25-year-old licensed firearm holder, who was in the vicinity fired at the suspects, striking the teen, who fell to the ground.

The second suspect fled in an unknown direction.

Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned and the injured suspect was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he is currently receiving medical attention for a gunshot wound.

Police said CCTV cameras in the area is being reviewed and the firearm involved in the incident was lodged pending investigation.