Two labourers were shot on Tuesday by an unidentified person or persons at Aurora Village, Essequibo Coast.
Reeaz Khan, 20, of Pomona Housing Scheme, Essequibo, was shot in his face while his friend, Cordell Grinds, 25, of Adventure, Essequibo Coast, sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm.
According to a police statement, the victims went to a hotel and bar in Aurora Village, Essequibo Coast, with motor car PRR 1219 to pay a debt.
While they were re-entering their car, the duo heard two gunshots. Grinds who was said to be the driver, quickly started the vehicle and drove off in attempt to get to safety, when two additional shots were heard.
The report added that Grinds looked over at Khan who was in the passenger seat and saw that he had sustained what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his face while he (Grinds) had suffered one to his left arm.
Grinds immediately drove to the Suddie Public Hospital, where they were both examined by a doctor on duty and admitted.
Police ranks later visited the scene at about 8.30 pm and recovered one .32 spent shell. A check of the vehicle also revealed what appeared to be two bullet holes in the door.
Investigations are ongoing.
