At about moon today, a businessman went to Ramchand Auto Spares at Sheriff Street to transact business, when a man armed with a firearm entered and took away a bag containing $1.7M from the businessman.
The armed man ran outside and towards a motor cycle that was being driven by an accomplice.
The armed man discharged a round and the businessman, who is a licensed firearm holder, returned fire hitting the armed man to his neck. His accomplice managed to escape.
The bag with the monies was recovered.
The perpetrator was taken to the Georgetown Hospital where he was pronounced DOA. He is so far unidentified.
An unlicensed .32 Taurus revolver with five rounds and a spent shell has been recovered.
The investigations are continuing.
