3 injured during shootout at Plaisance

See full statement below from the Guyana Police Force: 

Police in Regional Division # 4 ‘C’ are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Saturday April 11, 2026 about 17:30hrs, at Victoria Road, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, during which a 38-year-old businessman of Victoria Road, Plaisance, a 36-year-old security guard of Graham Street, Plaisance and a 52-year-old overseas-based Guyanese woman of Ben Profit Drive, Plaisance, were injured.

Investigations revealed that the two injured men are known to each other and reportedly have an ongoing conflict arising from a previous incident. On the day in question, one of the men was at a bus shed in the area, while the other was in the vicinity of a nearby business place. Upon seeing each other, both allegedly discharged rounds in each other’s direction.

As a result of the exchange, the 38-year-old businessman received an injury to his left ankle, while the 36-year-old security guard received injuries to both feet. In addition, a 52-year-old overseas-based Guyanese woman of Ben Profit Drive, Plaisance, who was in the vicinity, received an injury to her left leg.

Investigators visited and processed the scene, where several 9mm spent shells were recovered. CCTV cameras were also observed in the area, and footage is to be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police also recovered one 9mm Luger pistol, along with two magazines, one containing 22 live 9mm rounds and the other containing 7 live 9mm rounds, which were lodged pending investigation.

The three injured persons were escorted for medical attention, after which the 38-year-old businessman and the 36-year-old security guard were placed into police custody along with a 49-year-old businesswoman of Victoria Road, Plaisance, pending investigations.

Investigations are ongoing.