In light of the recent shooting to death of an alleged bandit by a businessman during a foiled robbery at Blygezigt Gardens, Greater Georgetown, Acting Top Cop David Ramnarine believes that other businessmen should follow suit.
One of the parked cars that were damaged while the businessman and his driver were attempting to evade the armed bandit
He was at the time responding to media operatives at the Police Training Centre about the shooting that has left one bandit dead and another man nursing a gunshot injury to his elbow.
The acting Police Commissioner commended the occupants of the car for their courageous response to the bandits which led to them stopping the men from committing a major crime in the area.
He added that more citizens should look at the recent incident and develop an attitude of “just that”. Ramnarine, nevertheless, stated that all efforts would be made to apprehend the second suspect, who managed to escape.
The now dead man, who was initially identified as Alton Bowen of Lot 165 Independence Boulevard, Albouystown, Georgetown by the Police, was subsequently identified as 32-year-old Ray Goulding.
The Police have also confirmed that the man had several addresses. These include La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara; Albouystown, Georgetown and Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara. He was shot and killed in the wee hours of Sunday during a gun battle at Belvoir Court, Blygezigt Gardens, after a foiled robbery on a group of men returning from an evening with friends.
Based on reports received, Goulding was shot by the businessman, who is a licensed firearm holder. It was reported that the businessman went to drop home his two friends following an outing and they were confronted by the now dead suspect and an accomplice.
The suspect and his accomplice reportedly drove their car so as to block the roadway. As the businessman and the other men in their vehicle approached the parked car, the suspect opened fire, and the businessman returned fire, fatally wounding the alleged bandit. The suspect’s accomplice fled the scene, leaving the wounded man on the road to die.
An occupant of the businessman’s car was also shot during the cross fire. He is reportedly in stable condition. Investigators have since retrieved a .32 pistol that allegedly belonged to the deceased bandit.
The Police have confirmed that the now dead man was previously charged for robbery under arms and possession of an illegal gun and ammunition. He was also wanted for a series of armed robberies.
