Businessman under observation at a city hospital after an attempt robbery/shooting.

Essequibo : 34 year old businessman Arnold Torresof Marouka, North West District is being under observation at the Georgetown Public Hospital after being shot to his stomach.                                    

Investigations revealed that Arnold Torres, Sunday last was at his business place when he was confronted by a gunman who proceeded to beat him while demanding cash and jewellery and then shot him to his stomach, after which he escaped.

Torres initially received medical attention at the Bartica Hospital and has been referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital.