Better Hope man shot during attempted robbery

East Coast Demerara : A 31 year old Contactor of North Better Hope, East Coast Demerara who was shot in the upper region of his right side ribs during an attempted robbery in front of his premises last night, is hospitalised at a private hospital, in a stable condition.

The police says around 9pm, the victim drove up in front of his gate, exited his vehicle and was in the process of opening the gate when a male suspect armed with a handgun pounced and demanded cash and his cellular phone. The victim refused and tried to disarm the suspect but during the ensuing process, the suspect discharged a round which struck the victim who fell; thereafter the suspect quickly fled the scene.

The victim was rushed to the hospital by relatives where he was treated and admitted.

Investigators are working on all possible leads to have the perpetrator arrested and brought to justice.