At about 1430h. today, the police say that a businessman, who is also a licensed firearm holder, was at a snackette at Grove, EBD, when four men on two motor cycles drove up. One of the men who was armed with a handgun held up the businessman and took away his jewellery, during which he shot the vic
tim to his left arm, police said.
The businessman however managed to discharge several shots at the perpetrators. One of them, who is so far unidentified, was hit to his chest and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre. Another perpetrator, who is also so far unidentified, was hit to his neck and right hand and has been admitted to the GPHC where he is under guard, the police added.
The other two men managed to escape, one of whom is suspected to also have been shot.
The businessman has been admitted to hospital for medical attention.
One of the motor cycles has been detained by the police as the investigations continue.
