Police are investigating the alleged murder of Nicholas Narine, called ‘Biggs’, a 28-year-old labourer of Agricola, East Bank Demerara, which occurred at about 08:15hrs today (Monday) at Titus Street Agricola, EBD. This news agency understands that police are looking for the suspect, Rafael Bollers, a 27-year-old unemployed male resident of Brutus Street, Agricola.
Investigations so far revealed that Narine and the suspect are known to each other. On the date and time mentioned, Nicholas Narine was in the company of others, cleaning a drain at Titus Street Agricola, east of the suspect’s yard, where there is a concrete fence. At the time, the suspect was armed with a handgun and discharged several rounds in Narine’s direction.
The victim fell to the ground helpless. The suspect then ran out of the yard and made good his escape in a southern direction, with the firearm. The victim was taken to the Diamond Hospital where he was seen and examined by a Doctor, who pronounced him dead on arrival. The victim received three gunshots to his right side abdomen (one to his back and one to his right upper hand).
The scene was processed by detectives and one 9mm spent shell was found at the scene. Several persons were questioned and statements were taken. The body was escorted to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a PME.
Efforts are being made by police to locate the suspect as investigations continue.
