Teen hospitalised after police shooting

The Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating a shooting incident which left a 19-year-old labourer nursing a gunshot wound on Thursday morning at Block ‘E’ Sophia, Georgetown.

According to initial police enquiries, ranks on mobile patrol duty received information that the teen was wanted in connection with an alleged robbery under arms matter.

Police said the ranks later observed the suspect riding a motorcycle and attempted to intercept him. However, upon reaching the vicinity of his home, the teen reportedly abandoned the motorcycle and ran into his yard.

During the confrontation, a police rank discharged a round from his service firearm, striking the teenager to the left side of his abdomen.

The injured teen was subsequently apprehended and escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he remains a patient. Authorities said his condition is stable.

Investigators recovered one 9mm spent shell at the scene, while the firearm used by the rank has been lodged for examination.

The Office of Professional Responsibility has since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.