Armed bandit shot twice by businessman during foiled robbery

…customer shot by bandit

An armed bandit is undergoing surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after being shot twice by a businessman during a foiled robbery attempt in Georgetown on Monday morning.
Police reports indicate that the incident occurred at around 11:40h at Tech Guy Solutions, located on Middleton Street, Georgetown.
The businessman and owner of the establishment told investigators that he was sitting at his business place when an identifiable male suspect, armed with a .38 revolver, entered the store under the pretense of seeking assistance to repair a phone.
As the businessman stood up to attend to the suspect, the bandit pointed his firearm at him, demanding cash. At that moment, a 33-year-old businessman from Industry Crown Dam, East Coast Demerara (ECD), entered the store. The suspect quickly turned his attention to the newcomer, pointing his gun at him as well.
A struggle ensued between the suspect and the 33-year-old customer, during which the bandit discharged his weapon, injuring the man’s left hand.
In response, the store owner, who was armed with his licensed .32 Taurus pistol, drew his firearm and fired two shots, both of which struck the suspect in the abdomen, causing him to fall to the ground.
The businessman then disarmed the suspect and called the police. Upon their arrival, he handed over the suspect’s firearm, a .38 revolver, with the serial number filed off.
The wounded suspect was rushed to GPHC, where he is currently undergoing surgery. His condition is reported as serious. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old injured customer was taken to the Woodlands Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. His condition has since been listed as stable. Police are continuing their investigations into the incident.