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Gunman fires shots at home of Suriname’s health minister

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By Joanne Clark

Police in Suriname are searching for a man who fired several gunshots at the home of Health Minister, Amar Ramadhin on Wednesday morning.

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Police said that no one was injured.

Description of suspect

They also reported that hat they were provided with a description of the gunman by a guard at the minister’s residence at Emielaan, located in the capital, Paramaribo. 

Authorities found nine shell casings and said that the gunman, dressed in a white T-shirt and black pants, fled on a bicycle.

Ramadhin has confirmed the incident.

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