A Maracas Bay resident had to be treated at hospital on Monday, after he was shot by a man known to him following an alleged dispute.
The 37-year-old victim of Old Bay Road, Maracas Bay – reported that around 5 pm on November 9, he was at the Maracas Bay Fishing Village in the vicinity of Leno’s Shop when he was approached by a man known to him.
It was further claimed the man slapped the victim on the right side of his face before getting into a car and driving away.
The suspect reportedly returned with a second man who was also known to him, who allegedly got out of the car with a gun in hand, following which he fired once at him, striking him in the left heel.
The two suspects drove off as the injured man sought help from a nearby resident.
The bleeding man was taken to his home following which he notified the police about the incident.
Responding officers took the victim to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital where he was treated and discharged. – ALP
