Son stabs father to death at Aranaputa

A man was stabbed to death by his son during a row on Wednesday evening at Aranaputa, North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo). The dead man has been identified as Danielston Stephens, 50, of Aranaputa.
Reports reaching Guyana Times revealed that the now dead man was imbibing with some friends at a neighbour’s house after which he went home at about 19:30h.
Upon arriving at home, an argument ensued between the man and his son. The argument led to an altercation during which, the younger Stephens collected a knife and dealt his father several stabs to this body. The man reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Annai Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
His 31-year-old son was taken into Police custody and the alleged murder weapon was retrieved.
He is expected to be charged shortly. His father’s body is at Lethem Hospital Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.