‘Thief’ shot during botched robbery

Jul 22, 2016 News

A man was shot yesterday afternoon in Alexander Village, reportedly while attempting to rob a businessman.
This publication understands that the man told police that he was on his way to a shop in the village when he heard gunshots. He said that he started running and felt a burning in his back before collapsing.
But according to sources, the injured man was among a gang of men who attempted to rob a businessman but the man resisted.
The group had reportedly gone into the businessman’s property and attempted to rob him, but they were unaware that the man was a licenced firearm holder. The intruders fled after the businessman whipped out his firearm and discharged a number of rounds.
The suspect was reportedly shot while trying to escape.
The police were summoned and the suspect was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he received treatment for the gunshot wound. He is listed as stable and remains under police guard.