POLICE are on the hunt for a man who opened fire from a car at the KK Service Station, Plantation Unity, East Coast Demerara, in the wee hours of Monday morning, in the aftermath of a fight at the venue.

Reports indicate that at 02:10hrs, there was a fight between persons at the service station which quickly escalated into weapons being fired. “Individuals at the service station disputed amongst themselves which led to physical fighting. A Sheriff Security’s Officer approached and the fight ceased and persons in a heavily-tinted white vehicle that ‘uplifted’ the person involved in the fight began shooting at the Service Station’s gas pump,” one eyewitness said.

It was disclosed that the Sheriff Security’s Officer quickly took cover and returned fire causing the vehicle to speed away heading into the Berbice direction. Police were then contacted and the scene was visited as investigations continue into the shooting. “We would like to commend the Security Officer of Sheriff Security Service for the great work that was done. He stepped in when he was needed and protected his surroundings and everyone in it,” said one man.