A man is on the run after allegedly discharging a loaded firearm with intent towards his ex-girlfriend on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Police said the 28-year-old unemployed male of Fort Ordinance Housing Scheme, East Canje, Berbice shared a relationship with a 27-year-old self-employed woman of Islington Village, East Bank Berbice (EBB) but they recently separated.
At about 16:50h on Saturday, he visited the woman who was in her motor car and approached her with a handgun, discharged several rounds in her direction and struck her to the head with the said handgun.
The victim was taken to the New Amsterdam Regional Hospital where she was seen, examined, and admitted by a doctor on duty with suspected gunshot injuries to her right leg and thigh. Her condition is listed as stable.
A spent shell was recovered from the victim’s motor car, which was processed as part of the investigation.
The suspect is being sought as investigations continue.
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