Lola Doll Clings to Hope After Brutal Shooting

11 September 2025

Lola Doll. Amanda Callender/Instagram

Lola Doll, born Lolita Callender, has been fighting for her life after being shot multiple times outside her home in Georgetown, Guyana. The 33-year-old social media influencer and content creator suffered severe gunshot wounds to her neck, face, hands, and right leg on the evening of September 6 when a gunman riding a motorcycle opened fire as she sat in her car. She was rushed to Georgetown Public Hospital and remained in critical condition.

On September 10 the Guyana Police Force issued a statement saying that her condition was improving, though they offered no further medical detail. The nature of her injuries meant she had lost a lot of blood and required urgent care. At least one suspect has been arrested in relation to the case and released on bail of $500,000 after the mandatory detention period of 72 hours. Another man, Paul Daby Jr., was declared wanted for attempted murder and later turned himself in. He is now in custody.

Her brother was among the first on the scene after the shots rang out. He recalls hearing the gunfire inside his home late at night then rushing outside to find his sister bleeding in her car. The sight of blood was overwhelming he said. Even without being certain of all her wounds he knew enough to see how serious the attack was. He described feeling helpless but determined that his sister would pull through.

Lola Doll is no stranger to being in the public eye. With over 50,000 followers on Instagram she has built a reputation through lifestyle posts, music videos, and a bold online presence. Her music blends Caribbean and Guyanese rhythms and her persona has long embraced being unapologetically visible.

Police launched an investigation immediately. They reviewed CCTV footage from the area and asked anyone who saw the attack or has relevant information to come forward. The motive remains unknown. Detectives are trying to piece together timeline details including why the gunman targeted her and how the suspect arrived and fled.

Friends and family have been by her bedside since she was admitted. They describe a heavy emotional weight in the hospital waiting rooms but say her spirit has shown signs of resilience. Her brother emphasizes how much she has already been through in past struggles and how she has always defied doubts, how even in this moment she still fights.

Public reaction has been swift with many expressing shock and support for her recovery. Fellow creators have shared messages of solidarity. Her fans have sent well wishes. In online spaces and local media there's been discussion not just about what happened but about what this violence says about safety, about living publicly, about what vulnerability means when your life is also a brand.

The arrest of the suspect Paul Daby Jr. has given some people hope that justice may follow. Still much remains unanswered. The nature of bail in the case, the full list of alleged perpetrators and their roles; medical updates beyond “improving condition”; questions of motive. Meanwhile Lola Doll remains under close care, in a hospital where every hour counts.

In moments like this her story moves beyond social media numbers and into the realm of survival. It is the story of someone who did not expect this kind of violence in front of home who suddenly is surrounded by uncertainty. It is the story of family scrambling to hold onto hope.

For many she represents more than an influencer. She is a figure woven into larger conversations about visibility vulnerability and what it means to create in a world where exposure comes with risk. As she fights to heal her fans and loved ones are acutely aware that this episode may mark a turning point not only in her life but in her relationship to safety identity and public life.