French Guiana: Police arrest suspect in shooting incident in Kourou June 8 /update 1

Event

Police in Kourou have arrested a suspect in the shooting incident that occurred earlier June 8 at the College Henri Agarande, a school located on Avenue des Iles. Authorities said that the shooting was related to a personal dispute between two students. Two people were injured in the incident.

A heavy police presence will probably remain in the area as police continue their investigation; lingering transport and business disruptions are possible.

Advice

Allow additional time for local travel and reconfirm business appointments in the vicinity of the scene of the incident. Heed the instructions of security personnel.