In a deeply disturbing incident, Guyana police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a bullet lodged in the throat of a five-year-old child from Wismar Linden.
The unsettling incident unfolded on Wednesday night, sending shockwaves through the community.
According to a police report released on Thursday, medical personnel at the Linden Hospital complex reported the presence of a ‘warhead lodged in the throat’ of a young child around 1 pm.
Detectives promptly responded to the report and rushed to the hospital’s emergency room, where the five-year-old was receiving urgent medical attention.
The child’s mother provided a harrowing account to the police, explaining that she had put her daughter to bed and was attending to her eight-month-old baby when she heard the distressing cries of her five-year-old.
Rushing to the child’s side, the mother discovered that the little one had hit her throat. Attempting to ease any discomfort, the mother applied ‘Petroleum jelly’ to the child’s throat and put her back to sleep.
The following morning, at approximately 8 o’clock, the mother found her five-year-old daughter in tears. Upon closer examination, she observed swelling in the child’s throat.
Concerned for her well-being, the mother promptly took her child to the Mackenzie Hospital, where a shocking revelation came to light – a bullet, described as a ‘warhead,’ was lodged in the victim’s neck. A small ‘entry’ wound was visible on the child’s neck.
The gravity of the situation led to the immediate admission of the young victim, who is now scheduled to undergo surgery to remove the bullet. The medical team at the hospital closely monitors the child’s condition and prepares for the delicate procedure.
The discovery of a bullet in the throat of a five-year-old has left the community in disbelief, prompting questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police investigation is expected to delve into the origin of the bullet, whether it was a stray bullet or if the child was deliberately targeted.
Community members and concerned citizens are anxiously awaiting updates on the investigation, hoping for swift justice and clarity on how such a distressing incident could occur.
The shock and concern ripple through the region as authorities work diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic event that has left a young child fighting for recovery.
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