Police are investigating an alleged robbery under arms committed on Shawn Thomas, 53, a teacher from Turkeyen, which occurred around 04:55hrs on Thursday.
According to a police report, he was robbed of $250,000 and then shot by an identifiable male armed with a handgun.
Investigations revealed that, on the date and time mentioned, the victim and his wife — a 28-year-old teacher — were in their yard in Turkeyen, which is fenced with concrete, constructing a costume for Mashramani.
At the time, he had the cash in a black side bag, which was hung on his western house door.
The suspect jumped over the northern fence, armed with a handgun in his right hand, approached him, and demanded that he hand over the money.
The victim, fearing for his life, informed the suspect that the money was in his bag.
The suspect then took the bag with the money, and as he was about to leave, the victim raised an alarm.
The suspect discharged a round, hitting the victim on his right upper thigh.
The suspect then jumped the fence and escaped on foot with the cash.
The victim’s wife took him to a private city hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
His condition is stable. Several people have been questioned as investigations continue.
