Man shot in foot during arrest at Sophia

A 35-year-old man was shot in the foot on Friday afternoon during an arrest at Red Road, ‘D’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, after he reportedly became aggressive and attempted to escape from police custody. The incident occurred at about 17:00h while police ranks were responding to a report of larceny in the area. Upon arrival, the suspect, who resides in the Cummings Lodge Squatting Area, was arrested. However, during the arrest process, he allegedly resisted, assaulted a police rank and attempted to flee. Investigations revealed that the suspect armed himself with a glass bottle and advanced towards the ranks in a threatening manner. Police said that other force options were initially employed in an effort to subdue him, but these proved ineffective as he continued to advance.
As a result, a rank discharged his service weapon, striking the suspect in his left foot. The man was subsequently subdued and taken to the Turkeyen Police Station before being escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he received medical treatment. He was listed in stable condition.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched an investigation into the incident and further details will be provided as information becomes available.