Businessman shot, mechanic jumps out of car

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 April 2015, 17:45 by GxMedia

A businessman was shot outside of his residence and at Canal Number One Polder, West Bank Demerara and dragged out of his motor car.

Police said that about 8:20 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Abdul Quadir Nazir, 26 years, of was in his motor car along with mechanic Mark Crandon, 40 years, of Canal No. 1, when a motor car drove up and a man exited.

The man, who was armed with a firearm, discharged rounds at Nazir hitting him to his left side and he was taken out of the vehicle.

The armed man was then joined by another man and they drove away the victim’s vehicle, during which  Crandon managed to jump out of the vehicle.

The stolen motor car was subsequently recovered intact at Nismes, WBD.

Nazir has been admitted to hospital as the investigations continue