Police Constable mistakenly shot by colleague

Berbice : A Police Constable who was on duty at the Enquiries Office at the Fort Wellington Police Station Saturday last and who was armed with a service .38 revolver, is reported to have been in the process of taking off the firearm when a round was accidentally discharged.

The round struck Detective Constable 19182 Andel Doris, who was also on duty at the Station, to his legs. He has been admitted to the Fort Wellington Hospital for medical treatment.

The other rank has been placed under close arrest as investigations in the matter continue.

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