Cop allegedly shoots man who threw bottle on vehicle

…placed under close arrest

A Police Sergeant attached to Traffic Headquarters has been placed under close arrest after he shot a man who threw a bottle at his vehicle at Middle Road, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
The incident occurred around 18:50h on Tuesday, Police said.
According to reports, Phillips Adams, at the time of the incident, was walking past the cop’s car when a dog allegedly attacked him and he picked up a glass bottle and pelted the dog.
The bottle reportedly hit the officer’s car after which the officer allegedly pulled out his firearm, and shot Adams one time to the lower right-side abdomen.
Adams was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was admitted. His condition is listed as stable.
Meanwhile, Police said that on arrival at the scene, contact was made with the cop where he was told of the allegation made against him. According to Police, he denied knowing anything about the incident. He was cautioned, arrested, and escorted to La Grange Police Station, where he was assisting with investigations.
The Force-issued firearm was lodged, according to the Police.