About 0330h yesterday, the police say that a licensed firearm holder and owner of A and N Electronic Store, Croal Street, Georgetown, responded to his security alarm system and encountered a man who had broken and entered the building.
The police say that the burglar attacked the businessman and a confrontation ensued during which the burglar was shot to his face.
He has been identified as Leon Obermuller, 45 years, of Alexander Street, Georgetown, and is under police guard at the GPHC.
Investigations are in progress.
