GGMC Company Secretary shot in Montrose attack

Broad Street, Montrose, where the shooting took place

The police are pursuing two suspects in connection with the shooting of Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Company Secretary Jacques Foster, who was wounded in an attack on Thursday night at Montrose, East Coast Demerara (ECD).

Foster, 44, was shot once to his right hand during the attack, which unfolded around 7pm along Broad Street, Montrose.

The police said Foster, who is a licensed firearm holder, returned fire, after which his attacker escaped.