Police say that at about 2230h last night Bibi Samaroo, 38 years, of Diamond Housing Scheme, EBD, was securing her home when she was held up by three men, one of whom was armed with a handgun.
Police say that Samaroo held onto the man with the firearm and during the process was shot to her chest. She has been admitted to a private hospital for medical treatment.
The perpetrators took away a number of articles and escaped.
Investigations are in progress