Security guard accidentally shoots self, vendor at Bourda Market

Mohan Mootoo, a 20-year-old security guard of C. Mohan Security Services, accidentally shot himself and a 15-year-old vendor on Robb Street, Bourda on Wednesday night.

According to the police press release, on Wednesday night at about 22:00 hours on Robb Street in the vicinity of Bourda Market, Mootoo claimed that he accidentally discharged a round from the 9mm Taurus pistol while clearing the firearm. It resulted in Mootoo shooting himself in the palm of his hand with the bullet exiting and hitting the 15-year-old who was assisting his brother at their stall at Bourda Market.