Businessman shoots bandit in early morning attempted robbery.

East Bank Demerara: TrakkerNews is following a story that happened just after 9 a.m. where a Herstelling businessman confronted a thief who attempted to rob his establishment . Reports are that the businessman opened fire after the bandit tried to make good his escape. He has been shot and is under police guard in the hospital. Meanwhile information is that the businessman's firearm has been taken away and lodged at the Brickdam Police station. TrakkerNews will have an update as soon as the police send out an official report on the shooting