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The suspected bandits who were shot dead by police last night have been identified, the Guyana Police Force said.

L-R: Shawn Browne and Junior Nurse

They are Shawn Browne and Junior Nurse. The third bandit is yet to be identified.

The three men were killed following an exchange of gunfire with police officers who had cornered them in a Norton Street Lodge house they had attempted to rob.

Commander Marlon Chapman confirmed that two of the bandits died on spot while one, who had surrendered, succumbed to his injuries.

One police officer was shot to his leg during the ordeal and is now recovering.

The rapid exchange of gunfire lasted close to an hour as residents and media flocked the area to witness the events unfold.

Residents were urging the cops to kill the bandits.

Reports are that a construction worker, Neville Leslie had just gotten home at around 20:30hrs when he was pounced upon by the armed bandits.

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