Police probing shooting at Kitty bar

An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident that occurred at the ‘Cheers and Beers’ bar located on Alexander Street between Bar and Thomas Street, Kitty, Georgetown. The incident took place around 04:30h, where two men, including a security guard, exchanged gunfire.
Reports are that a constable on duty at the Kitty Police Station, heard three loud explosions sounding like gunshots coming from the northern direction on Alexander Street, Kitty.
Consequently, officers patrolling the area proceeded to the Cheers and Beers bar. Upon arrival, they contacted a 32-year-old security guard employed with J&M Security Service, who was on duty at the bar.
According to security, he is the holder of a valid precept. It is alleged that while he was on duty at the bar armed with a licensed Taurus 9mm pistol and 14 live rounds of ammunition, an identifiable man approached him.
He claimed that the man pulled out a silver firearm from his pants, pointed it at him, and discharged two rounds in his direction. The security claimed that he promptly drew his gun from his holster and fired a round at the suspect, who dropped the firearm and fled south along Alexander Street.
The firearm, found near the bar, was picked up by a police officer. Upon examination, it was identified as a .45 pistol with one magazine containing eight live .45 rounds of ammunition.
Although the scene was photographed and processed by the police, no spent shells were discovered. The firearm was taken to the Kitty Police Station, where it was dusted for fingerprints and lodged.
Investigators said it will be sent to the ballistic section. The security’s firearm was also seized and sent to the ballistics section for examination. Despite interviewing several individuals, no further information was obtained by Police. Searches were conducted for the suspect, but he was not located.
Investigations are ongoing. (G9)