Three arrested after shooting outside Charity bar

The pistol, ammunition and magazine that were recovered

Three persons were arrested on Friday morning following reports of gunshots being fired in front of a bar along the Essequibo Coast.

According to reports, police discovered a 9mm spent shell in front of a popular entertainment bar at Charity, Essequibo Coast, where they had been called to following reports of gunshots being fired.

 It was noted that based on information received, three persons, including a woman, were subsequently detained, and a spent shell, a 9mm pistol and 10 live rounds in a magazine were found in their homes.

Sunday Stabroek understands that the suspects remained in custody yesterday as the investigations continued.

The pistol, ammunition and magazine that were recovered