Shop owner critical after gang shooting at Leopold and Breda
-two held
A shop owner was shot twice yesterday morning during an incident on Leopold and Breda streets which is said to be gangrelated and two suspects have been arrested.
Critically injured is Jacqueline Lagnah, called `Jackie’, 55 of Lot 83 Leopold and Breda streets, Werk-en-Rust.
She was struck twice in her back during the incident which occurred around 11.20 am and is in a critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).
Up to yesterday afternoon, doctors were making preparations to have her undergo surgery.
The two suspects who have been identified as Alkevin Anthony called `Reddis Pratt’ and Atwell Martin called `John Kerby’ remained in police custody up to last evening. Thurs Jan 18, 2018 Fri Jan 19, 2018
They reportedly fled the scene following the incident and were pursued by the police who intercepted their motor car, PTT 9251, which was used to carry out the crime, at Pennylane, South Ruimveldt Gardens.
They were taken into custody and the car was impounded.
A source close to the investigation told Stabroek News that the shooting is gang-related and reportedly stemmed from an altercation which occurred on Tuesday evening between Anthony and a resident of Leopold and Breda streets.
Reports revealed that around 8pm on Tuesday, there was a brawl between Anthony and another man called ‘Barney’ after 05:00 - 06:30 hrs 05:30 - 07:00 hrs