March 29, 2023

An Armed Bandit Attempted To Rob A Primary School. What He Met Landed Him In Hospital Instead

By Newsroom

An armed bandit who attempted to rob a primary school on Tuesday is now under heavy police guard at hospital after he was shot by a parent who happened to be on the compound.

The incident happened sometime after 9pm at the Seereeram Memorial Vedic Primary School in Chaguanas.

The parent was at the school assisting with installing an air-conditioned unit when the gunman entered the classroom and announced a robbery.

The parent, a licensed firearm holder, withdrew his weapon and shot the assailant.

The man ran a short distance before collapsing. 

Police were contacted and the suspect was conveyed to the Chaguanas District Health Facility. He was later transferred to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex under police guard.

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