Police are investigating after a gunshot was allegedly fired into the compound of the Office of the President in Georgetown on Friday night, damaging the windscreen of a government minibus.
The incident occurred about 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 21, according to the Guyana Police Force.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a police rank on duty at the location heard what sounded like a gunshot coming from the direction of the Square of the Revolution.
During subsequent checks of the compound, police discovered an indentation surrounded by cracks on the windscreen of a minibus attached to the Office of the President. The vehicle was parked on the northeastern side of the compound and was facing south.
Investigators also recovered a suspected 9mm warhead on the ground in front of the minibus. It was lodged as evidence pending examination.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the area as they seek to establish the origin of the gunshot and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Several people have also been questioned as part of the probe.
Police have not indicated whether investigators believe the Office of the President or the vehicle was deliberately targeted.
Investigations are ongoing.