Utivlugt man shot while fighting off armed robbers

A 54-year-old self-employed resident of Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara (WCD) is nursing gunshot injuries during an attempted armed robbery on Sunday.
Based on reports received, the victim was standing in front of a supermarket situated on the lower flat of his residence when he was approached by two masked males on a black motorcycle.
One of the suspects, who was wearing a reflective vest, reportedly dismounted the motorcycle and attempted to forcibly remove the victim’s jewellery, but he put up some resistance.
However, during the commotion, the suspect whipped out a handgun, pointed it at the victim and demanded that he hand over his jewellery.
When the victim refused, the suspect allegedly discharged two rounds, striking him in his right ankle and left leg. The injured man managed to escape into the supermarket, while the suspect jumped on the waiting motorcycle, which fled the scene.
The victim was taken to the De Kinderen Public Hospital, where he was treated and admitted in a stab condition. At the scene, detectives recovered two 9mm spent shells.
CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed as part of the investigation. No arrests have been made.