Two individuals were hospitalized on Monday following a shooting incident on Lover’s Lane in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, according to the Guyana Police Force. The attack occurred late Sunday evening around 10:30 PM when a man inside a vehicle opened fire on the victims. The injured parties include a 32-year-old vendor from Central Amelia’s Ward and a carpenter from South Amelia’s Ward, whose identities have not been disclosed. Police have yet to confirm if any suspects have been apprehended. Initial reports indicate that the vendor was standing in front of his shop while the carpenter was nearby when the vehicle approached and halted. An individual inside the car allegedly fired multiple shots, striking the vendor in the chest and the carpenter in the foot. Both victims were promptly taken to the Linden Hospital Complex for treatment. The vendor was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation for advanced care, while the carpenter continues to receive treatment at Linden Hospital. Authorities have reported that both men are in stable condition. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
