Chinese businessman shot several times outside D’Urban St supermarket

Police are currently investigating the shooting of Jianqing Chen, a 50-year-old Chinese businessman.

The shooting occurred at approximately 12:07 pm yesterday, outside the First Choice Chinese Super-market located on D’Urban Street in Georgetown.

According to reports, the suspect was riding a black motorcycle and approached Chen while he was seated in his grey Nissan motorcar

 A 26-year-old security guard attached to the supermarket told investigators he was on duty at the time in the guard hut when he observed Chen in his motorcar, which was parked in front of the supermarket. He overheard Chen arguing with someone on his phone and shortly after he heard several loud explosions suspected to be gunshots. He then observed the aforementioned motorcyclist ride away at a fast rate, heading west on D’Urban Street.