Police are investigating a shooting involving 23-year-old miner Randy Bacchus of Bartica, that occurred on August 6, 2025, at about 23:50h in front of Lot 2242 Plantation Drive, New Migrant Scheme, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
According to investigators, Bacchus had travelled from Bartica on August 4 to visit family.
CCTV footage of the shooting at Providence, EBD
On the night of the incident, at about 23:30h, he reportedly returned home and entered his bedroom for about 10 minutes before going back outside. Shortly after, he re-entered the house and told relatives that he had been shot but did not provide any further details.
Bacchus was taken to the Diamond Regional Hospital, where a doctor confirmed he had sustained a graze gunshot wound to his left upper thigh. He was treated and discharged.
Police said that during further questioning, the victim gave conflicting accounts of the incident and expressed that he intended to return to Bartica and did not want “any police story.”
His hands were swabbed for gunpowder residue, but he refused to provide additional information.
At the scene, ranks recovered two suspected 9mm spent shells, which were photographed.
Several persons in the area were questioned. Investigations are ongoing.
