A 19-year-old was shot in the arm early Sunday morning outside the Route 626 Bar at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspected shooter.
The shooting occurred around 01:25h while the young man was at the bar with friends. According to reports, one of his friends had stepped outside to urinate when he (the friend) was confronted by a 33-year-old man who allegedly grabbed him by his shirt, sparking a heated argument that quickly escalated into a physical altercation.
The 19-year-old intervened to break up the scuffle and guided his friend back to their vehicle.
As they attempted to leave, a man reportedly associated with the 33-year-old suspect fired at the car, shattering the rear passenger-side window and hitting the 19-year-old in his upper right arm.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after and transported him to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
Police have interviewed several individuals and are gathering information as the investigation continues. Further updates are expected as police work to identify and apprehend the suspected shooter. (G9)
