Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday evening, during which one suspect was injured by gunfire and another escaped.
The incident occurred around 19:00 hrs on October 14, 2026, and involved two Cuban nationals, aged 24 and 25, both labourers residing at Eccles.
According to preliminary investigations, the two victims were walking in the area when they were approached by two men travelling on separate motorcycles. One of the suspects was reportedly armed with a handgun.
The suspects allegedly held the victims at gunpoint and robbed the 24-year-old of a cellular phone, while the 25-year-old was relieved of a wallet containing his identification card and cash.
During the incident, a 41-year-old businessman who was at his nearby residence reportedly witnessed the robbery and discharged several rounds from his licensed firearm in the direction of the suspects.
One of the suspects, a 22-year-old man, was reportedly shot. He rode a short distance before falling from his motorcycle, while his accomplice fled the scene.
The injured man was found with suspected gunshot wounds and taken to the Diamond Regional Hospital. He was subsequently transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation for further medical treatment.
Police also recovered a wallet containing the 25-year-old victim’s identification card and cash near the injured suspect.
Investigators are continuing efforts to locate the second suspect as investigations into the incident continue.
