A sixty-four year old security guard was shot dead tonight with his firearm by two identifiable male bandits, at a supermarket located at lot 8 Block X, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, whilst on duty.
Investigations, police say, revealed that the victim, Gerald Henry of C Field Sophia and employed as an armed security of a registered security firm, was performing duties at the supermarket, armed with a handgun when he was pounced upon by the suspects who tried to relieve him of the firearm.
A struggle ensued; during which the victim was shot and the suspects collected the firearm and fled. The victim was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he was pronounced dead on arrival. No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are in progress, the police say.
