Carjackers, Police exchange gunfire

…1 injured

An attempt to highjack a car on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) on Wednesday ended with one of the alleged thieves being shot by Police.
Reports are Police ranks in C Division (East Coast Demerara) responded to a report of four men attempting to steal a motorcar which was parked at West Road, Sparendaam, ECD. As the Police arrived, the men attempted to escaped but were confronted a short distance away at Goedverwagting, ECD.
According to the Police, the suspects discharged several rounds at the lawmen, who returned fire, wounding one of the men, whilst the others escaped.
The 24-year-old injured suspect who resides in Sophia, Greater Georgetown, received medical attention and was discharged. His home was subsequently searched and three spent ammunition were found. According to the Police, the suspect was also wanted in connection with the theft of a motorcar in A Division (Georgetown-East Bank Demerara).
An investigation has been launched as Police hunt for the other three suspects.