Suspected accomplice shot and killed after allegedly firing at police

Last Updated on Thursday, 5 February 2026, 23:30 by Writer

A suspected accomplice of a wanted man, Shemar Latiff of Onderneeming Sandpit, Essequibo Coast was shot and killed at Quartzstone Backdam in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) after he opened fire on police while they were searching for the prime suspect and other accomplices of alleged crimes in the division, police said.

“During the exercise, ranks reportedly encountered Latif, who is suspected to be one of the accomplices. Police attempted to engage him. However, the suspect, who was armed with a handgun, discharged several rounds at the ranks while attempting to evade arrest. Ranks took evasive action and returned fire, during which Latif sustained injuries,” the Guyana Police Force said in a statement.

Police said a joint services operation was conducted in an effort to apprehend the men in connection with serious offences within the division.

A 9mm pistol, six live rounds of ammunition and several 9mm spent shells were recovered at the scene, police said.

The injured suspect was escorted to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.