– reportedly wanted in murder of Brazilians

A 26-year-old Albouystown man was shot by police yesterday afternoon around 4.30 pm, reportedly following a chase.

A well-placed source said the Hill Street, Albouystown man was wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of two Brazilian miners during a daring daylight robbery earlier this month.

According to reports, the man was shot in his back as he ran from the police and at the same time, he suffered a broken ankle. The police then took him to the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Stabroek News learnt that the man was shot at La Penitence Street, Albouystown. One resident pointed out a yard where she said the man lived, not far from where he was shot. But occupants there denied that he lived there and refused to say anything else.