Paul Waterman of Tuschen, a security guard, was shot dead today during an armed robbery at a Vreed-en-Hoop supermarket, according to the police.
The police say that Waterman was working with the Sheriff Security Service when three men burst into the People’s Supermarket located at Lot ‘F’ New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara. Two of the bandits were armed with handguns and they held the guard and the proprietor and his wife at gunpoint. They robbed the trio and during the act a scuffle occurred between the guard and one of the gunmen and a shot was fired. Waterman fell to the ground and was relieved of his firearm and phone.
The suspects proceeded to rob the supermarket and then made their escape by running north through Evergreen Street towards Best Village. Waterman was later pronounced dead.
