Police are investigating the circumstances under which a man was shot dead in Linden by a licensed firearm holder on Saturday night.
Reports received by Stabroek News said that a farmer shot the man who had broken into his Kara Kara home and challenged him with a cutlass.
The dead man’s name has been given as Eon of Victory Valley, Linden.
Reports reaching this newspaper stated that around 9:30 pm on Saturday, the licensed firearm holder shot the man in his chest.
A police statement yesterday said investigations initially revealed that the farmer was about to enter his home when he was confronted by two bandits who were armed with a knife and a cutlass. The police said that from reports received the bandits took away a quantity of jewellery and a DVD player and as they left the farmer armed himself with the gun and confronted them. A scuffle ensued and one of the bandits was shot in the chest while the other, 16-years-old, gave himself up.
A subsequent release from the police said that there were conflicting reports as to the circumstances surrounding the incident. “The report of robbery was the initial report received by the police. Investigations are continuing.
