Businessman shot during robbery on King Street

[www.inewsguyana.com] – Two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm, entered the Style Palace General Store at King Street, Georgetown yesterday and demanded cash from businesswoman 60 – year – old Rakeema Ally of Peter’s Hall, East Bank Demerara.

According to a police media release, the robbery occurred at approximately 16:05 hrs when the businesswoman grabbed a cutlass and put up a resistance, while businessman and licensed firearm holder Inshan Ally reached for his firearm.

During this, the armed perpetrator shot Inshan Ally to his left side and they escaped. The businessman is receiving medical treatment at a hospital.