Home News 2 in custody for Mon Repos murder
As Police continue their investigation into the murder of “Shawnie”, who was gunned down in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Sunday, two persons were taken into custody.
While the exact details leading to the man’s tragic demise remain unclear, sources within the Police Force have confirmed that the suspects are currently being interrogated in connection with the murder.
It was reported that “Shawnie” was found dead on Sunday with at least two gunshot wounds.
Eyewitnesses in the vicinity reported hearing loud noises resembling gunshots within their community. Upon investigating, they observed the victim fleeing from a yard and collapsing on the opposite side of the street, in front of a two-storey wooden and concrete building.
The alleged suspect or suspects were later seen exiting the mentioned yard. Subsequently, the Police and Emergency Medical Technicians from Melanie, ECD, were summoned to the scene.
Upon their arrival, “Shawnie” was found lying on the western side of the street. A preliminary examination of the body revealed gunshot wounds on the lower back, with exit wounds around the navel area.
Another gunshot wound was identified on the man’s right-side instep.
During the investigation, one spent 9mm shell casing and one live 9mm round were recovered at the scene. The victim’s body was later transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting both identification and a post-mortem examination.