A police constable was shot while on duty last night during his attempt to disarm a man who was seen brandishing a firearm during an argument with another at Guyhoc Park, Georgetown.
The injured rank has been identified as Constable Ramsingh, who is stationed at the Ruimveldt Police Station. He was shot once in his buttocks and is currently admitted as a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH). His condition is listed as stable.
Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Royston Andries-Junor last evening confirmed the shooting incident, which occurred around 6.40pm.
He said the suspect, a 27-year-old resident of Meadowbrook Gardens, who is known to the police was arrested and is presently in police custody assisting with the investigation.
At the time of the shooting, Constable Ramsingh and another rank were on a motorcycle patrol in the community.
According to a police report, while in the area, the ranks heard a loud explosion suspected to be a gunshot behind them.
Upon observing, they saw two males, one of whom was armed with a firearm arguing.
As a result, the police said the ranks immediately turned around the motorcycle and Constable Ramsingh approached the suspect.
Constable Ramsingh, according to the police, attempted to relieve the suspect of the firearm and a scuffle ensued. During the scuffle, the suspect discharged five rounds, which struck constable Ramsingh. After being shot, Constable Ramsingh with the assistance of his colleague managed to disarm the suspect and arrest him.
“The other male with whom the suspect was arguing made good his escape from the scene,” the police said.
The firearm, a .32 Taurus pistol containing a magazine with four live matching rounds and a spent shell in the breach were recovered.
