Guanapo man abducted, shot

Reports stated Justin Garcia boarded the car with two occupants at about 5.30 am and asked to be taken to a particular destination.

The driver instead drove to Valencia where he announced a robbery and ordered Garcia to withdraw cash from the ATM at the RBC branch. Garcia later told police he was unable to withdraw any cash, prompting the men to instead drive to Arima where he was shot once in the abdomen.

He was then released and later assisted by a passer-by who took him to the Sangre Grande Hospital.

Garcia underwent emergency surgery and is yet to give police a detailed report on the incident due to his condition. A party of officers led by WP Sgt Lopez is leading the investigation and camera footage from the bank is expected to assist the police.