Businessman shoots alleged robber during armed hold-up at Zeelugt

A 40-year-old businessman opened fire on an alleged robber during a dramatic attempted hold-up at his Zeelugt North, East Bank Essequibo, home and business place on Saturday afternoon.
The businessman, Teyon McPhoy, who operates a Superbet outlet from his residence, was reportedly confronted around 13:40h by 35-year-old Deol Narayan, a taxi driver of No. 70 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
According to reports, Narayan had visited the outlet earlier in the day, where he placed several bets but lost. He allegedly continued crediting bets from McPhoy, which eventually racked up to $140,000. A short while later, the suspect asked to use the washroom and was shown to the back of the premises by McPhoy.
Moments later, Narayan allegedly confronted the businessman, ordering him to hand over cash, before removing a quantity of $5000 notes from a nearby wooden box. A scuffle ensued, during which the suspect attempted to flee. In the process, a handgun he was carrying fell to the ground.
Narayan reportedly ran outside and jumped into a waiting motorcar. McPhoy picked up the fallen firearm and discharged about three rounds in the direction of the vehicle. The suspect then lost control of the car and crashed into a heap of sand along the roadway.
When McPhoy opened the driver’s side door, Narayan was found bleeding from a head wound. The police were called and later arrived on the scene, where McPhoy handed over a .32 pistol.
Both men were taken to the De Kinderen Regional Hospital. Narayan was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he remains admitted in a serious condition.
Crime scene ranks recovered one spent .32 shell, one warhead, and one live .32 round of ammunition.
McPhoy was taken into custody and is assisting investigators in Regional Division #3 (Essequibo Islands – West Demerara) with enquiries ongoing.