Protester shot dead; cops injured in Linden protests

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: 

Gazetted police officers were injured during unrest in Linden. Police discharged rounds at the crowd in an effort to mitigate the situation where they were burning tires and destroying government infrastructure.

Additionally, as the police engaged to protesters, they were greeted with missiles. The rounds discharged at the protesters caused the demise of a protester.

The ranks were placed under arrest and the Office of Professional Responsibility has commenced investigations. Members of the Regional Security System (RSS) will lead an independent investigation.

Police vehicles were also vandalized and damaged in the process.