Bandit shot by police following Samatta Point burglary

The police yesterday said that a bandit was shot after he fired at a cop following a robbery at Samatta Point, Grove on the East Bank of Demerara yesterday morning.

In a statement the police identified the shot man as Tyrone McRae. They said his suspected accomplice, Antwan Sampson escaped.

The Police said the robbery was committed on the dwelling house of Dion Thompson, a 55-year-old Chef of Samatta Point, Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.