Influencer Lola Doll was shot outside her home on Saturday night and is now in critical condition in hospital after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
Influencer Lola Doll is fighting for her life after being shot multiple times outside her home, police have said.
At about 11.35pm on Saturday, the 33-year-old was allegedly targeted by a man on a motorcycle in front of her home in Georgetown, Guyana. The influencer, whose real name is Lolita Callender but uses the nickname Lola Doll on social media, was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital, reports the Mirror.
Police said she is in critical condition. The woman “sustained gunshot wounds to her neck, face, hands and right leg,” the force said, adding that the was in her car when she was shot at.
The Guyana Police Force confirmed they are investigating the incident, and they have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
They said in a statement shared on social media: “The Guyana Police Force is investigating an alleged incident of discharging a loaded firearm committed on 33-year-old Lolita Callender, also known as Lola Doll, of Texas Square, East Ruimveldt. The incident occurred at about 23:35 hrs in front of her residence at Texas Square.
“She is presently receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital, where she remains in critical condition, having sustained gunshot wounds to her neck, face, hands, and right leg.
“Preliminary information indicates that the victim was seated in her motor car when she was shot by a male on a motorcycle. Police ranks are actively pursuing the suspect, and CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed as part of the investigation.
“The Guyana Police Force is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward. Persons can also share information anonymously by calling 911 or the nearest police station. Investigations are ongoing.”
Talking to Guyanese newspaper Stabroek News last night, the influencer’s brother said he and another sibling rushed Lola to the hospital. He said: “I was inside at home when I hear gunshots and run out to see was what, only to see me sister lying in she car and blood, if you see blood, pouring out.
“We rushed her here…I can’t tell you where all she was shot but she was shot in like her face, her side, I don’t know where else…blood, so much blood everywhere. She lost a lot of blood but she is a fighter.” A number of family members and friends gathered at the hospital, where the young woman remains.
Lola Doll is best known for her provocative social media posts and music videos. Last year, she released her single Look U condition and earlier this year her new songs, Cement Body and Succeed, came out.