Security guard, 37, fatally shot at Sussex Street  – News Room Guyana

Esan Rose, a 37-year-old security guard from Laing Avenue, Georgetown, was fatally shot on Thursday afternoon at a Chinese supermarket located on Sussex Street, Georgetown.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Rose was performing security duties at the supermarket when he was approached by two men, one of whom was reportedly armed with a handgun.

The armed suspect allegedly discharged a round in Rose’s direction, striking him in the chest and causing him to fall to the ground. Both suspects subsequently fled the area.

A firearm that Rose was carrying in connection with his duties as an armed security guard was recovered at the scene and lodged.

Police said investigations are ongoing and an update will follow

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