SHAMAR Adrian, a 20-year-old of Byderabo Road, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) was, on Thursday, shot on his lower lip after a heated argument with his alleged shooter, which sparked from a disagreement about a female colleague.

According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, during the argument, drew a small handgun from his waist, pointed it in the victim’s direction and discharged one round at him.

The shot reportedly struck the victim’s lower lip.
Reports are that the suspect subsequently escaped the scene on foot in an unknown direction.

The police said the victim was unconscious for a while. He eventually regained consciousness while being transported by relatives to the nearest medical centre for treatment.
The victim’s condition is regarded as serious and he is still receiving medical attention, while the suspect has not yet been arrested, police said.