Wanted man shot during Police operation in Berbice

A man wanted by the Police for questioning in connection with several robberies in Berbice was on Saturday morning shot during a Police operation.
The injured man has been identified as Jamal Monroe, 20, also called ‘Ocko’, of Lot 31 Savannah Park, New Amsterdam.
Police in a release said they are investigating the shooting of a male, which occurred at about 03:00h.
The suspect is wanted for a series of break and enter and larceny.
Residents of the community where the incident occurred seemed overjoyed that the Police were able to apprehend the wanted man. According to residents, it was the second time within the past week that Police had gone to the house in search of Monroe.
Divisional Commander Ian Amsterdam told this publication that the Police received information that the wanted man was at a house at Savannah Park, and when ranks arrived, Monroe upon seeing the Police jumped throw a window and as ranks attempted to intercept him a scuffle ensued and he again escaped. However, he was shot as he was running away with Police in hot pursuit.
In light of the arrest, Amsterdam was quite happy with the work of the Police. “He was hit and injured and was taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital but transferred to the Georgetown Hospital when he is in the Intensive Care Unit.”
Monroe was released from prison less than a month ago. Currently, he is also before the court on a series of charges, which include break and enter and larceny, simple larceny, robbery under arms, and throwing missiles.
He has also been sentenced for break and enter and robbery under arms. Amsterdam confirmed that since his release there are new matters which have surfaced and the Police were on the hunt for him.