A 20-year-old man who only started working as a security guard two weeks ago, was clearing his service-issued firearm when he “accidentally” shot himself and a 15-year-old vendor at Bourda Market, on Wednesday evening.

According to reports, the .9MM Taurus pistol was seized by the police. The alleged incident resulted in the security guard shooting himself in the palm of his hand and the bullet exiting and hitting a 15-year-old teen in his right-side abdomen.

The police said the teen was assisting his brother in selling at their stall at Bourda Market.

Investigations revealed that the security guard, Mohan Mootoo, was employed by C. Mohan Security Services just two weeks ago.

He told investigators he is not a Supernumerary Constable and is also not trained to use a Firearm.

On the said date and time mentioned, he was performing his duties at a stall on Robb Street, owned by the victim’s brother.

At the time, the security guard was armed with the said security service .9MM Taurus pistol and 10 live matching rounds of ammunition, which were issued to him.

Checks were made for the spent shell but none was found. The teen victim and Mootoo were escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital where they are receiving medical attention. Their conditions are stable. Investigations are in progress.