(Kaieteur News) Two men were fatally shot at Vigilance South, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D), on Wednesday night, police confirmed on Thursday.

In a statement to the media, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said ranks attached to Division 4C have launched an investigation into the shooting, which occurred at approximately 22:00 hrs and claimed the lives of Cordel August, 22, a wash bay attendant of Strathspey, E.C.D., and Eon Headley, 35, a self-employed resident of Vigilance South.

“Initial investigations revealed that the victims were among a gathering of persons at a shop in the area when two males, dressed in black and riding a motorcycle, approached them. During the encounter, the suspects allegedly discharged several rounds in their direction,” police said.