Two injured after shooting in New Forest, East Canje

Luke Persaud

Two persons are now at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after they were shot at during a fight at New Forest, East Canje Berbice during the wee hours of yesterday.

Rafeek Khan, 49, a watchman of Betsy Ground Village, East Canje Berbice and Luke Persaud, 41, a labourer also of Betsy Ground are the two persons who have been hospitalized. 

Khan had to undergo emergency surgery, as according to his sister he sustained injuries to his stomach, hand and face.  Luke sustained minor injuries to his face.