At about 0820h. today, the police say that Karim Shivratan, 17 years, was shot to his chest as he went to the assistance of two persons who were being robbed at gunpoint by two men, one of whom was armed, at Agricola Public Road.
The police say that the two perpetrators had joined a mini-bus at Diamond, EBD, and requested to get off at Agricola. As the vehicle stopped they held up the two passengers Natash Rampersaud, 33 years, and Lalita Narine, 53 years, of Diamond Housing Scheme.
The men took away their jewellery during which Shivratan, who was in the vicinity, went to their assistance and was shot. He has been admitted to hospital.
Investigations are in progress.
