A suspected bandit was shot dead this morning after he robbed a police constable of his gold chain on Robb Street, Georgetown. He has been identified as Sherwin Monka known as ‘Yankee.’
Reports reaching the Guyana Chronicle revealed that the police constable, who was only identified as Sookdeo, was in the vicinity of Scotia Bank on Robb Street in plain clothes when the robber struck.
The police rank, who is attached to the Police Impact Base, pulled out his weapon and shot Mounta, who was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he died.
Police in a press release noted that the incident occurred at about 07:30 hrs and that the rank is also a licensed firearm holder. Police said that the officer was walking along Robb Street,when he was attacked by Monka, who is from Albouystown, Georgetown.
It was noted that the Police Office of Professional Responsibility is conducting investigations into the incident.
