Police in Regional Division #9 are probing an incident that occurred on Monday at Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi which has left Dornell Thomson, a 23-year-old miner of Tabatinga, hospitalised with suspected gunshot wounds.
The incident occurred sometime between 10:00 and 11:00 hrs at a ‘hotspot’ area in Tabatinga, Lethem where a group of four men (all known characters) were standing, a release from the police said. The men were reportedly approached by the suspect (another known character) who was accompanied by an unknown male on a motorcycle, along with someone fitting the description of the now-injured man, Thomson, who was also on a motorcycle.
After the initial approach, several suspected gunshots were heard. However, it is unknown at this time which set of individuals opened fire, the police said.
Following the shooting, Thomson visited the Lethem Regional Hospital to seek medical attention for gunshot wounds to the right side of his back and right arm. He is presently under Police guard. His condition is regarded as stable.
The scene was processed by detectives, who recovered six 9mm spent shells. One of the known suspects who was on the motorcycle was subsequently arrested by police ranks. His hands were swabbed for gunpowder residue. He remains in custody as further investigations are ongoing.
