An intelligence led operation by ranks of the police “C” division has resulted in the arrest of Andrew Motilall of Helena, Mahaica.
Motilall is wanted for the shooting of two men which took place at the Mahaica market area in January of 2018.
Police had reported that the victims Marlon Browne, 33, a farmer of Helena, Mahaica and Teron Orwin Gordon, 23, a labourer of 9 Belmont, Mahaica were at a shop at the Mahaica Market Square where they were approached by Motilall who allegedly initiated an argument.
An investigation revealed that Motilall who was driving a minibus, left the market square after the argument and returned shortly after with a handgun. He immediately began shooting at the victims who at time were playing dominoes.
The police reported that Motilall fled the scene immediately after shooting the men.
Browne sustained a gunshot wound to his left side chest and Gordon was shot to his left side ribs and once to his left forearm.