Berbice bandit shot dead has been identified

Terrence John

-was previously arrested on ganja farm

A New Amsterdam bandit who was fatally shot by a businessman during a robbery at his jewellery store along the Main Road in New Amsterdam on Tuesday has since been identified as Terrence John.

According to information gathered, John, 26, resided in Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam and was arrested in September, 2022, after being caught on a narcotics farm in the Upper Berbice River.

Two bandits armed with a firearm invaded Vickram’s Jewelery and Pawn-shop at Trinity Street and Main Road New Amsterdam, just about 10.20 am on Tuesday.