13-Y-O suspect shot during attempted robbery on Brickdam Road

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:

Police are investigating an alleged attempt to commit a felony, namely Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Wednesday January 14, 2026 about 10:15hrs at Brickdam in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam, Georgetown.

The incident involved an 81-year-old Pensioner of Robb Street, Georgetown who was at the time accompanied by his 79-year-old brother of the same address.

Preliminary investigations revealed that while the men were proceeding to conduct official business, one of two identifiable males, who was armed with a knife, allegedly rode up on a bicycle and attempted to snatch a haversack being carried by the elderly man.

The victim raised an alarm, which attracted the attention of members of the public who intervened. During the incident, a 25-year-old licensed firearm holder who was in the vicinity discharged his firearm in the direction of the suspects. One of the suspects, a 13-year-old male of Albouystown, Georgetown was struck and fell to the ground, while the second suspect escaped in an unknown direction.

Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned and the injured suspect was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, where he is currently receiving medical attention for a gunshot wound to his gluteal area.

CCTV cameras in the area were identified and are currently being reviewed. The firearm involved was secured and lodged pending investigation.

Investigations are ongoing.