Police at a crime scene. - File photo
COUVA police are searching for a gunman who shot and wounded a 25-year-old resident near his home on October 20.
The police said around 4.30 pm, the victim was riding a bike along Junon Street East, California, in Couva, where a gunman accosted him.
The gunman pointed the gun at the victim, who became frightened, got off the bike and ran for cover.
Gunshots were heard and the victim felt a burning sensation on the lower left side of his back and saw blood oozing out of a wound.
The gunman left and a passerby took the victim to the Couva Health Facility from where he transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital.
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No one has been arrested, and there were no reports of other injuries. PC Moralie of the Couva Police Station is leading the investigation.
