Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Friday, around 17:00h at Red Road, ‘D’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown.
In a statement, police explained that ranks responded to a report of larceny and, on arrival, arrested a 35-year-old suspect from the Cummings Lodge Squatting Area. During the arrest process, the suspect allegedly became aggressive, assaulted a police officer and attempted to escape custody.
The GPF said the suspect armed himself with a glass bottle and advanced towards the ranks in a “threatening manner.” Police noted that other force options were first used, but the suspect continued to advance, after which a rank discharged his service weapon. The suspect sustained an injury to his left foot.
He was later subdued and taken to the Turkeyen Police Station, then transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he received medical attention and was listed in stable condition, police said. Investigations are ongoing.
