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Bandit shot dead during robbery at New Amsterdam 

October 7, 2024
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The crime scene

A man was shot dead after allegedly robbing a jewellery store at New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) on Monday.

The News Room understands that the man, who has not yet been identified, injured a customer at the establishment during the robbery.

The business owner ran after the bandit, chasing him through a nearby street, and shot him.

The robber reportedly collapsed and succumbed to his injuries.

See updated story here: 

New Amsterdam bandit dies after shot to chest, accomplice flees 

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