Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide and attempted murder following a shooting at a residence in Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, last night that left two people dead and another injured.
The dead have been identified as Ana Trotman, 42, a shop owner of La Parfaite Harmonie, and John Trotman, 47, of Onderneeming, West Bank Demerara. A 59-year-old woman sustained gunshot injuries during the incident and is receiving treatment.
According to the police, the incident occurred between 9.45 pm and 10.15 pm. Preliminary investigations indicate that an argument reportedly broke out at the residence shortly before several loud explosions were heard.
Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, where Ana Trotman and John Trotman were found with what are suspected to be gunshot injuries. The injured woman was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where she remains a patient.
Police said a Taurus .32 calibre pistol, nine spent .32 calibre shells and 30 live rounds of ammunition were recovered at the scene and have been lodged as exhibits.
Investigations are continuing.
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