Man dies from gunshot wound opposite nightclub

Last Updated on Sunday, 26 April 2026, 20:47 by Writer

An unidentified man, who assaulted another man while he was urinating opposite the Baroombar Club on North Road, Georgetown, died from a gunshot wound to his head on Sunday morning, police said.

The incident occurred at about 7:45 a.m.

The name and address of the deceased dreadlocked man was not immediately available.

Police were informed that the “identifiable” suspect was urinating on the northern side of North Road opposite the night club when the man left where he was standing, walked up to the suspect and cuffed him to his head.

Investigators were informed that the suspect then took out a small handgun from a bag he was carrying, pointed it at the man and pulled the trigger twice but no rounds were discharged.

Police said the suspect then lashed the man twice to his head with the firearm causing him to fall to the ground.

While on the ground the suspect lashed the man again to his head and, at the same time, a loud explosion was heard.

The suspect then placed the firearm back into his side bag and walked away heading west on North Road leaving the man lying motionless on the roadway, police added.

A gunshot wound was seen to the right side of his head, police said.