A Corentyne teenager is now hospitalized at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital in a serious but stable condition after he was shot at his home on Thursday evening.
According to information gathered, the 17-year-old sustained gunshot injuries to his mouth and the left side of his buttocks. He was rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital just after the 10.30 pm but was later transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital.
Commander of Region Six Boodnarine Persaud confirmed that a suspect was arrested for questioning following the shooting.
According to a police source, the suspect, Ravello Tyndall, of Auchlyne Village, has since denied shooting the teen, who has claimed that he saw him during the attack.
The police are investigating the matter and Tyndall’s hands were swabbed for gunpowder residue, Stabroek News was told.
In October last year, Tyndall was charged with sexually assaulting three boys, ages 15, 16, 17, sometime between January 1 and October 8, 2021.
Initially, he was remanded to prison but he was eventually granted his release on bail. The matters are currently before the magistrate’s court.
