Kitty businessman in custody over shooting of bar employee

Police are investigating an incident of discharging a loaded firearm with intent, which occurred on Sunday morning at a bar at Robb Street, Bourda, Georgetown.
Injured is Omaly Ross, an employee of the bar. Sources said he sustained a gunshot wound to his lower hip. He underwent surgery to have the bullet removed and is conscious, according to the sources. The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Monday said that the incident involved two male individuals and a 42-year-old businessman of Shell Road, Kitty, Georgetown. According to the police the incident occurred at 17:00h on Sunday but this has since been disputed by someone close to the injured man who said that the incident occurred at 05:00h. The police also did not mention in its release to the media that someone was injured in the shooting incident.

According to police, acting on information received, ranks went to a residence at Shell Road, Kitty, where they made contact with the suspect. A search conducted on his person led to the discovery of one 9mm Taurus pistol along with two magazines and 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Police said the suspect also produced a precept and a firearm licence issued under the name of a transportation service. The licence was examined and corresponded with the firearm found in his possession. However, officers observed that it was not enforced for the year 2026.
A further search was conducted at the premises, where a motor vehicle allegedly used in the incident was found parked in the yard. The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Kitty Police Station. The firearm, ammunition and motor vehicle were lodged as investigations continue.
He remains in police custody.