Albouystown man, Police exchange gunfire

A man is now being hunted by Police after he escaped following a shootout on King Edward Street, Albouystown, Georgetown on Wednesday afternoon.

The house from which the suspect opened fire on the Police

When Guyana Times arrived at the scene, persons related that as Police Officers arrived in the area, the suspect started shooting at them, causing the law enforcement officers to return fire.
During the shootout, the suspect managed to escape through a back entrance of his home.
However, it is unclear what prompted the shooting. No one was injured during the incident. Several ranks were combing the area for the suspect up to late Wednesday evening.