Detectives in Regional Division One (Barima-Waini) are probing the suspected murder of an Amerindian male whose particulars are unknown at this time. Guyana Standard understands thus far that the incident occurred yesterday at Barama Line, Baramita, North West District, Region One.
The man’s body, which bore several deep wounds to the left side face and head, was found in front of a camp/shop owned by a known male of the said area.
About 07:00hrs, a report was made at the Baramita Police Station and ranks immediately went to the location, picked up the male, and rushed him to the Baramita Health Centre where he was examined by the Medex who pronounced him dead on arrival.
The body was thereafter escorted to the Port Kaituma Hospital Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.
The owner of the shop is presently in custody assisting with the investigation, as efforts continue to locate the two individuals with whom the man was last seen.
