A man who has been wanted by the Police for his involvement in several robberies and assaults was on Sunday shot by law enforcement officers at Rose Hall Town in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) after he had attacked a team of law enforcement officers.
This wanted man has been identified as Delroy Thomas, called “Eggie”.
Shot: Delroy ‘Eggie’ Thomas
According to the Police, at about 6:00h on Sunday, officers went to Plastic Bag Street in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne and saw Thomas lying in a yard. The ranks approached him and informed him of the reports made against him. However, as they attempted to arrest him, he started to behave in a disorderly manner: abusing, pushing, and threatening the ranks. Further, he reportedly attempted to relieve a Constable of his service firearm.
According to the Police, Thomas then went to a utility pole, from whence he collected a knife and charged towards the Constable in an attempt to stab him. He was allegedly warned to desist from his behaviour, but continued to charge towards the Police officer, thus resulting in the Lance Corporal discharging one round in his direction.
Having been shot in his right foot, Thomas fell to the ground, and was promptly arrested and taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he was treated before being handed over to law enforcement officers at Whim Police Station.
