Man shot trying to steal GT&T cable

East Bank Denerara  : At about 4:15am today personnel from a Private Security Service responded to a report received that persons were stealing GT&T Cable at Coverden, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

Two men were confronted and during attempts to arrest them, one of the men was shot and injured to his chest. His accomplice managed to escape.

The injured man has been identified as Alton Straker, 19 years, of Soesdyke, EBD. He has been admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital for medical treatment.

Investigations are in progress.