Dorwnell Thomson shot dead in Tabatinga, Central Rupununi.
One hospitalised following shooting incident at Tabatinga
A shooting incident which occurred on Monday, at Tabatinga, Lethem, Central Rupununi has left Dorwnell Thomson, a 23-year-old miner of Tabatinga, hospitalised with gunshot wounds.
The incident occurred sometime between 10:00 and 11:00h at a ‘hotspot’ area in Tabatinga, Lethem where a group of four men (all known characters) were standing. The men were reportedly approached by the suspect (another known character) who was accompanied by an unknown male on a motorcycle, along with someone fitting the description of the now-injured man, Dornell Thomson, who was also on a motorcycle.
After the initial approach, several suspected gunshots were heard. However, it is unknown at this time which set of individuals opened fire.
Following the shooting, 23-year-old Dorwnell Thomson visited the Lethem Regional Hospital to seek medical attention for gunshot wounds to the right side of his back and right arm. He is presently under Police guard. His condition is regarded as stable.
The scene was processed by detectives, who recovered six 9mm spent shells. One of the known suspects who was on the motorcycle was subsequently arrested by police ranks. His hands were swabbed for gunpowder residue.
He remains in custody as further investigations are ongoing.
Dorwnell Thomson, along with two of the other men who were standing in the area were all swabbed for gunpowder residue.
