A 38-year-old businessman has been admitted a patient of the High Dependency Unit of the Georgetown Hospital after three gunmen opened fire on him as he was attempting to park his car in his yard on Thursday night.
Mohamed Baksh of Lamaha Street underwent emergency surgery shortly after arriving at the hospital to remove the bullets that were lodged in his body. He is said to be in a serious condition. The motive for the shooting is unclear.
Police said in a press release yesterday afternoon that around 8:50 pm, Baksh went into his yard to park a motor vehicle when “he was reportedly attacked by three men all armed with handguns who discharged rounds at him”.
The businessman, the release stated, was hit in his right forearm and back.
A .32 warhead was recovered at the scene by the police, who are continuing their investigations into this latest shooting incident.
Stabroek News was told that when the businessman arrived at the medical institution which is a short distance from his home, about 10 minutes after the shooting, he was bleeding heavily but was conscious.
A press release from the hospital said that the man sustained gunshot wounds to the abdomen and right hand.
When Stabroek News visited his home his relatives were reluctant to divulge any information on Baksh’s condition or what may have occurred on Thursday night.
At the hospital yesterday afternoon his relatives and friends had gathered. This newspaper was told that while he is conscious he was barely speaking and he was taking saline.
A man who identified himself as Baksh’s brother-in-law but asked that his name not be published said that several bullets have been removed from the businessman’s body and pointed out that his condition is still a bit serious.
He said that at the time of the incident, Baksh was parking his car in his garage which is located under his home.
Further, he said that at the time of the incident, the man was alone in the car and it is unclear what the motive was, as no demands were made.
