Following the shooting of 15-year-old Jahmaul Lewis in his face during a brazen daylight robbery on Sunday, another teenager was shot on Monday in Kuru Kururu Squatting Area, Linden-Soesdyke Highway.
Injured is Kevin Batson, called “Kero”, 18, of Kuru Kururu Squatting Area, and also of Grove Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara. The incident occurred around 20:00h during which time the teenager was shot to the right side of his chest.
According to Police reports, Batson was involved in an argument over with an individual known to him when he was shot. They were reportedly arguing over a brush cutter and spray can.
During the argument, the suspect, 25-year-old Andre Fields, also known as “Two Feet”, of Kuru Kururu Squatting Area, allegedly pulled out a firearm and discharged rounds at Batson, hitting him to his chest.
Reports revealed that there was a second suspect, who along with Fields rode away from the scene after shooting the teenager.
An injured Batson was picked up and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was admitted. He is still hospitalised and is said to be in stable condition.
Police ranks in A Division (Georgetown/East Bank Demerara) have since launched an investigation into the incident. Guyana Times understands that Batson gave Police details about his attacker and a manhunt is on for him along with the second suspect.
