Miner shot at Jawalla

At about 0200h yesterday, police say that miner Aaron Hunter, 38 years, of Jawalla Village, Upper Mazaruni River, was shot to his left knee during an argument with another man at Jawalla Village, Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni).

Police say that efforts are being made to bring him out to Georgetown for medical treatment.

The suspect has been arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.