One shot dead, another critical in East Bank Demerara armed robbery

East Bank Demerara : The police are investigating the murder committed on Aga Khan, 56 years, of 20 Grove Public Road, EBD, which occurred yesterday at Buzz Bee Dam, Craig, East Bank Demerara. Khan was attacked by four men, one of whom was armed with a handgun and others with knives.

 Aga Khan, was driving motor lorry GJJ 2806 owned by Edun Poultry Farm, east along Buzz Bee Dam, when the men walked into the path of the vehicle causing the driver to stop. One of the men then approached Khan and demanded cash. He was shot to his neck in the process.

One of the suspects then approached Marvin Marcus who was in the cab with Ken Ross, 18 years, of Brickery Road, Craig, EBD. Marcus was shot to his shoulder before handing over $700,000.00 to the men who then escaped.

Khan and Marcus were taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where Khan was pronounced dead, while Marcus was referred to the Geprgetown Public Hospital, where he was admitted in a serious condition.

One man is in police custody assisting with the investigations.