Police are investigating the alleged murder of 54-year-old Datson Davidson called “Blackie”, a clothes vendor who resided at Callender Street, Albouystown, Georgetown.
He was killed on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Cocorite and Freeman Street, East La Penitence, Georgetown.
The suspect, 33-year-old shop owner, Colwin Marcurius, of Freeman Street, East La Penitence, has since been arrested by the police.
Preliminary investigations revealed that on the above mentioned date at about 20:45 hrs., the suspect and Davidson, who are known to each other, had an argument and a loud explosion that sounded like a gunshot was heard. Soon after, Davidson was seen lying motionless a short distance away.
Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned, and Davidson was pronounced dead. A 9mm pistol along with one live 9mm round and a spent shell were recovered at the scene by investigators. The suspect who was swiftly arrested, remains in custody. Investigations are ongoing.
