Police are investigating the fatal shooting of two men who were gunned down by masked assailants on a motorcycle Wednesday night in Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.
The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Cordel August, a wash bay attendant of Strathspey, East Coast Demerara, and 35-year-old Eon Headley.
This newscast understands that the two men were in Vigilance when gunmen, dressed in black and wearing masks, arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on them before fleeing the scene.
Police sources said both victims were struck multiple times during the attack.
Details are emerging, and this newscast will bring you updates as they become available.