THE police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a Venezuelan soldier, reportedly by two other Venezuelans on Saturday afternoon at Imbotero, located within the Mabaruma sub-region of Region One (Barima-Waini).

According to police reports, the shooting occurred on Saturday around 14:00hrs in the community, which is in the vicinity of the Guyana/Venezuela border.

Preliminary information received stated that the two suspects and the victim had a previous misunderstanding which resulted in an altercation on Saturday. During that altercation, the two suspects known as “Freddy” and “Kendell,” shot the victim twice about his body.

This newspaper understands that the suspects fled the scene and escaped across the border into Venezuela, after being pursued by ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF).

The victim, on the other hand, was subsequently escorted by the police to the Mabaruma Hospital where he is currently being treated. The victim’s condition is regarded as stable. An investigation into the matter is in progress.