COLIN McEwan, called ‘Fat Man’, owner of Turning Point Snackette and Bar in Tucville, Georgetown, sustained gunshot injury during an armed robbery attempt at his business place in Tucville, Georgetown on Friday at about 22:35 hrs, and is currently hospitalised.

Police report that the licensed firearm holder was in a yard engaged with patrons in a game of dominoes when he was confronted by three men armed with firearms. An exchange of gunfire ensued, during which the 57-year-old businessman was allegedly shot to the body multiple times whilst his attackers managed to escape.

This publication visited the Turning Point business yesterday and received a cold response as relatives, including the man’s son, refused to talk about the incident.

According to reports, McEwan’s condition was listed as serious up to press time. After sustaining the injuries, the businessman allegedly ran onto the road seeking help, and eventually collapsed and was conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.

On Wednesday last, Colin McEwan spoke to Capitol News and highlighted his plight. He said his business place at Turning Point, located at Arapaima and Jackson Streets in Tucville, Georgetown, was being painted as a ‘place of shootings’ and it is hurting his business.

The man was very vocal in the television interview, detailing that Turning Point has been in operation for the past 10 years and crimes do not occur inside that business place, although crimes admittedly occur in the vicinity. He debunked reports that his business is a crime hotspot.

McEwan said he felt his business place was getting bad publicity which would ultimately affect his family, especially his children. He reiterated that the area is relatively quiet except for gang-related crimes, which he said the police need to investigate to disband.

He added that there are no petty crimes or robberies in the area, but noted that some of the shootings near his business place may be gang-related.

By Michel Outridge