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Man shot dead in North East La Penitence
– reportedly went to aid of woman who was being robbed
A 26-year-old man was shot dead shortly after 23.00 hrs last night, reportedly while going to the aid of a woman who was being robbed.
Andrew Scott, of North East La Penitence, was shot in the chest and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
Kaieteur News understands that the victim’s family owns a shop and had just shut their business when the tragedy occurred.
According to one report, the shooter had attempted to rob a female security guard, but the woman used a knife to ward off the attacker. She reportedly then ran towards the shop that is owned by the victim’s family.
Someone who claimed to be a relative of Scott’s said that he was going to the woman’s rescue when the gunman shot him.
The shooter reportedly escaped in a car.
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