At about 1830h on Wednesday the police say they responded to a report of alleged larceny made against James Lamazon, 29 years.
In a statement, the police say that the suspect was seen at Middle Road, La Penitence, George-town, and during efforts to arrest him he attempted to disarm the police rank and was shot to his left foot in the process.
Lamazon has been admitted to the GPHC where he is under guard.