A Route 42 minibus driver was killed yesterday morning during a “shootout” with the police who said they were trying to apprehend him and an accomplice in relation to suspected stolen items they had in their vehicle at Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
The dead man has been identified as Kevin Andries, 35, a father of one of Lot 256 Grove Housing Scheme, EBD.
Deputy Director of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Corporate Communications Unit, Stan Gouveia yesterday confirmed the shooting which took place around 2.30 am.