Kevin Andries, the bus driver who was fatally wounded earlier this week during a “shootout” with the police at Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was shot once in his buttocks.
This is according to a post-mortem examination which was conducted on Wednesday by Government Pathologist, Dr. Nehaul Singh.
According to a police report, upon completion of the post-mortem, Dr. Singh opined that Andries died as a result of perforation of blood vessels in the groin area due to the gunshot injury.
The bullet, the police said, exited the left side of Andries’ pelvic area, damaging several of his blood vessels.
Thirty-five-year-old Andries of Lot 256 Grove Housing Scheme, EBD was shot and killed by the police who had said they were trying to apprehend him and an accomplice in relation to suspected stolen items they had in their vehicle.
Sources later revealed that no stolen item was recovered in the vehicle.
The incident occurred around 2.30 am on Monday.
The police in a press release had said ranks were on mobile patrol duty on the East Bank of Demerara when they responded to a report via the radio communication network.
The report, the police said was that motor vehicle, bearing registration plate PVV 5380 contained suspected stolen items.
The said vehicle which was occupied by Andries and another person was subsequently seen in Diamond, EBD and was pursued by the ranks.
“The suspect vehicle sped away into an access street at Golden Grove, EBD, where two men exited, one of whom opened fire on the police,” the statement explained.
As such, the police said the ranks returned fire wounding Andries. He was taken to the hospital where he succumbed while receiving medical attention.
The other person in Andries’ vehicle escaped.
Police recovered a .32 spent shell and the motor vehicle was impounded as part of the probe.
The dead man’s family had told Stabroek News that they are seeking closure. They had called on the police to provide them with details as to what exactly transpired leading up to Andries’ death.
Andries’ sister, Alana Andries yesterday said that apart from being contacted to witness the post-mortem examination, the family has not heard from the police.
Alana said the family is still seeking answers. “Them ain’t tell we back nothing….Right now we on pause…We still waiting on answers,” Alana said.
She said they will continue to press for justice.
“All we looking for is justice….We going to try our best…..I don’t know if we will get it….When God for you, you don’t know what will take place,” Alana added.
