Masked gunman attacks, shoots at La Grange woman

A 34-year-old self-employed woman of Doctor Dam, La Grange, West Bank Demerara (WBD), was viciously attacked by an armed, masked man on Tuesday night, in what is being investigated as an alleged attempted murder.
The incident occurred at about 19:00h while the woman was seated on the front patio of her home with family members. Investigations revealed that a man, dressed in dark clothing and wearing a mask, ran into the yard armed with a handgun and attacked her, dealing her several blows to various parts of her body.
According to Police, the victim reportedly fled the house and ran into a neighbouring yard, during which she was chased by the suspect and struck on her back, causing her to fall and sustain injuries to her head and body. While she was fleeing, the suspect discharged two rounds in her direction before making good his escape.
The injured woman was subsequently taken to a private medical facility, where she was admitted and remains under medical care.
During an examination of the scene, a suspected 9mm spent shell was found and lodged as evidence. CCTV cameras were identified in the vicinity, and footage is to be extracted as part of the ongoing investigation.
A 39-year-old auto body technician of La Grange, WBD, is presently in custody, according to Police, as investigations continue.