3 guns found, 3 suspects held

Police said shortly before lunch yesterday, they received information that a strange car was seen in the Piparo area with three men acting suspiciously.

Sgt. Ramlogan and Cpl. Richardson of the Princes Town Police Station responded and saw the car driving slowly through the area.

The driver of the car, according to the police, began to speed in an attempt to elude them. A chase ensued. As the car came to a stop, the driver allegedly pulled out a gun and was immediately shot by one of the officers in his left foot.

He escaped in nearby bushes with a loaded gun. Police arrested the other two suspects, ages 63 and 56.

Upon searching the vehicle they found the three guns, a ski mask and a quantity of ammunition.

The vehicle was impounded for tracing. Police later received a call that a man was seen bleeding at the side of the road. They returned and took him to hospital where he remains warded under police guard. When questioned by police he allegedly gave three different names. He was later recognised by police as a wanted man who was being sought in connection with shootings, robberies and rape. Supt Zamsheed Mohammed commended Ramlogan and Richardson.