Businessman shoots bandit after responding to early morning alarm

Georgetown : Today about 3:30a.m. , the licensed firearm holder and owner of  A and N Electronic Store, Croal Street, Georgetown, responded to his security alarm system and encountered a man who had broken and entered the building.

The burglar attacked the businessman and a confrontation ensued during which the burglar was shot to his face.

He has been identified as Leon Overmuller, 45 years, of Alexander Street, Georgetown, and is under police guard at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Investigations are in progress.