CALWYN Alex Croal of 143 Blue Berry Hill Wismar, Linden, who allegedly on Saturday evening shot his wife and a family friend of hers hitting her six times and her cousin twice, is still on the run. Apart from confiscating his car which was found at Buck Town on Sunday, Linden police officers have no other successes to report. Divisional Commander Calvin Brutus told the Guyana Chronicle that all possible efforts have been made by ranks both in Georgetown and Linden to capture Croal. All leads received as to where he may be hiding have been checked, a wanted bulletin with his photograph has been issued, all divisions have been alerted and roadblocks have been set up across Linden to aid in the capturing of this alleged shooter, who has found himself on the other side of the law several times.
Successful Surgery
The good news lies however in the victims of the shooting,with both undergoing successful surgery and recuperating well. His estranged wife, Simone Croal, who was shot six times about her body was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where she underwent surgery and it was deemed successful.The Guyana Chronicle understands that she is in a stable condition. Her family friend Sherwin Hughes also underwent a successful surgery at the Mackenzie Hospital. He was at the time along with his wife dropping Simone home when his vehicle was riddled with bullets upon their arrival at her home.
Reports reaching the Guyana Chronicle indicated that the incident stemmed from the accused assaulting his wife who was at the time rendering assistance to her cousin who operates a store in the Mackenzie market. According to an eye witness who is also close to the victim, Alex Croal came up to the shop and insisted that Simone leave with him. Upon her refusal, he started to assault her. Alex allegedly left and went to the home of his wife and was told by their 22-year-old daughter that she had not returned as yet. He waited and upon her arrival, he ran out of the home and discharged several rounds at the car.
Commander Brutus is encouraging Calwyn Alex Croal to turn himself in to the police with his lawyer; and if he doesn’t feel comfortable doing so at the Mackenzie Police Station, he can do so at Eve Leary. He said that several statements have already been taken from eyewitnesses and the investigation has commenced. Simone and Calwyn have six children together and have been separated for over a year.