A TEENAGER was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation after he was shot twice on Friday, during a scuffle with a policeman in the vicinity of Dennis Street and ‘D’ Field Access Road, Sophia, Greater Georgetown.

Police said that the 17-year-old is a ‘known character’, who was seen riding a red motorcycle with a haversack on his back on Friday.

Upon seeing the police vehicle, the “character” immediately made a U-Turn and sped off in a western direction on Dennis Street. The police report noted that a chase ensued, and after navigating several cross streets and back roads, the teenager eventually abandoned his motorcycle at his home and ran into his yard.

He then scaled his neighbour’s fence with police in pursuit. As ranks closed in to capture him, a scuffle ensued, during which, the teenager held on to the firearm of the apprehending police.
As the scuffle continued, the firearm went off injuring the teen. Police said that two circular injuries were observed on his body.

He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he was seen and examined by doctors on duty and listed as being in a stable condition.