Syrian Restaurant Owner Hospitalized After Robbery and Shooting in Pares
By Cory Wayland
A Syrian national is nursing gunshot wounds at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre following a robbery at his restaurant in Pares Village on Thursday night.
The injured man, who owns Habile Restaurant located along the Pares Main Road, was reportedly attacked during the late-night hours when armed assailants carried out a robbery at the business establishment. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as investigations continue.
Emergency services were summoned, and the victim was transported to hospital, where he remains under medical care. His current condition has not been officially disclosed.
Police have since launched a full investigation into the matter. No arrests have been made, and authorities have not yet indicated whether any items or cash were taken during the robbery.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist with the investigation to contact the police as efforts continue to identify those responsible.
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