Lusignan residents brave gunfire to capture armed suspects

…shotgun, pistol recovered at scene

After an intense pursuit involving gunfire, residents of Lusignan reportedly thwarted an apparent criminal operation in the early hours of January 15, 2025.
According to the Guyana Police Force (GPF), the community’s bravery led to the capture of two armed suspects, described as being in the process of committing a felony. The residents and police recovered two of the suspects’ firearms at the scene, however, it was noted that their other accomplices fled on two motorcycles.
The police report revealed that the incident began at approximately 21:17 hours on January 14, when a 35-year-old contractor observed a suspicious white station wagon car parked near his Annandale workshop. Sensing potential danger, he warned his workers and remained vigilant.
Moments later, three armed men exited the vehicle and approached the workshop. However, upon spotting the workers, the suspects retreated and fled at high speed.
The following day, January 15, around 00:10h, the contractor noticed four men on two motorcycles circling the village. The men appeared to be armed, prompting the contractor to alert his neighbors.

Rallying together, the residents decided to pursue the suspects.
In the statement provided by GPF, it was disclosed that “during the chase, one of the armed men fired at the contractor’s vehicle, damaging its right front wheel”.
Undeterred, the villagers pressed on. In the ensuing chase, one of the suspects, who was a pillion rider, fell from one of the motorcycles and was apprehended. Shortly after, the other pillion rider fell from the second motorcycle.
The remaining suspects fled the scene.
At approximately 00:19 hours, detectives along with the Anti-Crime Patrol, and crime scene ranks, responded to the incident.
The residents recovered two firearms at the scene—a 12-gauge shotgun and a 22 Beretta pistol with a partially defaced serial number. The firearms were examined, secured in firearm boxes, sealed, and lodged for analysis.
Also recovered at the scene were eight suspected 9mm spent shells.
One of the suspects, who sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen during the pursuit, was treated by EMTs from the Melanie Fire Station and transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) under police guard.
His condition is reported as serious.

The second suspect, identified as Shawn Jones, a 30-year-old vendor of Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, was taken into police custody.
Gunshot residue tests were conducted on the hands of the suspects and the contractor.
This incident underscores the importance of community vigilance and swift action in the face of potential threats.