Essequibo Coast bus driver shot, robbed

A minibus driver was on Monday evening shot and robbed of his gold jewellery after returning home from a funeral.
Injured is 42-year-old Charran Ragoobeer called “Pepsi” of Adventure Village, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).

Reports are that the robbery occurred at about 22:30h at his residence by a masked man armed with a gun.

This newspaper was told that Ragoobeer was entering his yard when the armed bandit pounced on him and fired three shots, one of which struck him to his foot.
Additionally, the suspect snatched the man’s gold chain and rings before making a quick escape.
Ragoobeer was rushed to Suddie Public Hospital, where he is currently being treated for his injury.
During a police investigation, a 9mm spent shell was recovered at the scene. (G12)