Man arrested for shooting labourer in leg

– alleged unsettled 2024 dispute reportedly the origin for attack

A 41-year-old man, known as Hubert Byass, also called ‘Broomsie’, has been arrested following a shooting incident early Saturday morning in Dukestown, Corriverton, Berbice.
Byass, a resident of Dukestown, is accused of firing at 29-year-old labourer Daniel Jones, known as ‘Duck’, and striking him in the leg.
According to reports, the incident stems from an ongoing dispute dating back to mid-2024, when the two men had a confrontation at Munchies Bar in Corriverton.
The altercation, which the victim did not report to the authorities at the time, was the beginning of a series of tensions between the men.
On Saturday morning, around 03:00h, Jones, who was at Staymond Food Shop in Dukestown with three friends, was confronted by Byass, who approached him.
Jones said while standing outside the shop, he observed the suspect, ‘Broomsie’, approaching with a handgun in his hand. The suspect pointed the firearm at Jones and ordered him to get on the ground.
The victim refused and told the suspect to do as he pleased. The suspect then fired a single shot, striking the victim in his left upper leg. The injured man immediately fled towards the public road.
As he was running to avoid further injury, the suspect discharged two additional shots, which missed him. The victim managed to enter the car he and his friends had arrived in and they drove to the Skeldon Public Hospital.
At the Skeldon Hospital, Jones was examined by a doctor on duty and was admitted for observation. However, he later took self-discharge.
Several persons were questioned, and information was obtained, confirming that gunshots were heard, but no one could confirm the identity of the shooter.
However, the suspect shortly after reported to the Springlands police station, where he was arrested and placed in custody. He has so far denied shooting the victim. Statements have been taken, as investigations continue.