Teen among 5 injured in gunfire exchange at Mackenzie

Five persons are now nursing injuries following a shooting incident at Five Corner Junction at Mackenzie, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) on Sunday.
The incident occurred around 6:21h and stemmed from a heated dispute between two groups of individuals which quickly escalated into gunfire and physical violence.

Police investigators have identified the injured as Rondel Rodney, 27, of One Mile Wismar, who suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg; Tyrone Newton, 21, of Half Mile Wismar, who was shot in his right foot; and a 17-year-old male from Poker Street, Wismar, who sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand.
Additionally, Brian Johnson, 25, of Half Mile Wismar, was stabbed in his right eye, while 31-year-old Gladstone Bristol of Red Crescent Road, Mackenzie, received a chop wound to his head.
It was reported that Bristol, suspected of being one of the shooters, was referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for further medical attention and is currently under police guard.
The other injured parties were transported to the Linden Hospital Complex, where they are receiving treatment.
Investigators stated that the incident began as a verbal altercation but escalated when at least three individuals whipped out their firearms and discharged multiple rounds. Police have since recovered seven spent 9mm shells, two live rounds of 9mm ammunition and one warhead from the scene.
Gunshot residue swabs were collected from the injured individuals to aid in the investigation.
Despite their injuries, the Guyana Times understands that the victims have refused to cooperate with investigators and declined to provide any information about the shooting incident.
Two additional suspects, identified only as “Joby” and Shaquille Lambert, also known as “Shaq,” are alleged to have been involved in the shooting but they are on the run.
Investigations into the shooting incident are continuing.