No.53 man shot in altercation

At about 2250h. last night, police say that Dunston Simpson, 34 years, of No. 53 Village, Corentyne, was shot and injured to his chest during an alleged altercation with a licensed firearm holder at Main Street, New Amsterdam. He has been admitted to the New Amsterdam Hospital.

The suspect has been arrested and the firearm seized by the police as the investigations continue.