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Shot fired as bandit attempts to take Police gun

January 14, 2018

A shot was fired in downtown Georgetown on Saturday afternoon after an alleged bandit attempted to relieve a City Police of his service pistol.

Marlon Frederick after he was subdued

According to reports, the officer, Adam Hoyte, was on patrol duties when 34-year-old Marlon Frederick of Tiger Bay, Georgetown – who was wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery – was observed between Charlotte and Regent Streets, Georgetown.
As such, Hoyte attempted to apprehend Frederick who began to run. The officer gave chase and caught up with the suspect on Robb Street, near to Wellington Street.
However, the man began to fight Hoyte for his service pistol – a 9mm Tauras pistol – which was in his holster at his waist.
In doing so, the firearm discharged one round; however, no one was shot. Both men received injuries to their heads as a result of the scuffle.
Frederick was later subdued and escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was treated and is being kept for observation.
Hoyte was also treated and sent away. Investigations are continuing.

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