Thief shot, accomplice escapes following armed robbery at Eccles – INews Guyana

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:

Police are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms and discharging of a loaded firearm which occurred on Wednesday October 14, 2026 about 19:00hrs at Eccles, East Bank Demerara, committed on two Cuban nationals, ages 24 and 25, both labourers of Eccles, East Bank Demerara.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were walking along the area when they were approached by two males on separate motorcycles, one of whom was armed with a handgun.

The suspects reportedly pointed the firearm at the victims and relieved the 24-year-old of a cellular phone, while the 25-year-old was robbed of a wallet containing his identification card and cash.

During the robbery, a 41-year-old businessman who was at his residence nearby observed what was transpiring and discharged several rounds from his licensed firearm in the direction of the suspects, injuring one of them.

The injured suspect rode a short distance before falling from his motorcycle, while the other suspect fled the scene.

The injured suspect, identified as a 22-year-old male, was found with suspected gunshot injuries and was taken to the Diamond Regional Hospital before being transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation for further medical attention.

A wallet containing the 25-year-old victim’s identification card and cash was recovered near the injured suspect.

Police are continuing efforts to locate the other suspect.

Investigations are ongoing.

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