The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued wanted bulletins for Samuel Browne, 23, and Antwan Sampson, 20, in connection with the murder of Aubrey Richardson, a 61-year-old resident of Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
Richardson was shot during a robbery at Sattie’s Shop in Yarrowkabra on August 24 and succumbed to his injuries days later.
Browne’s last known address is Yarrowkabra, Linden-Soesdyke Highway, while Sampson has two known addresses: Kaneville Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), and Yarrowkabra, Linden-Soesdyke Highway.
Authorities urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact the police immediately on telephone numbers 227-1149, 225-8196, 227-1611, 268-2328/268-2329, 226-3405, 225-6978, 333-3876, or 225-8196.
Wanted: Antwan Sampson
It was reported that Richardson, known by many as “Gooby,” was at Sattie’s Shop with a friend on the night of August 24 when the robbery occurred.
A man reportedly entered the shop, purchased a small item, and moments later brandished a gun, shooting Richardson in the back. The shooter fled the scene immediately, leaving Richardson gravely injured.
He was rushed to the hospital but died after several days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to complications from the gunshot wounds.
Richardson’s death has sparked calls for justice from his grieving family, who in an interview with Guyana Times this week, expressed that they are frustrated with the pace of the investigation. They said they believe the full details of the crime have not been revealed and have raised concerns about possible connections between the suspects and individuals in the Yarrowkabra community.
Wanted: Samuel Browne
Family members have alleged that there may be more to the case than just a robbery, and they are urging law enforcement to pursue the investigation thoroughly and transparently.
More than a month after the fatal shooting, family members of Richardson have also expressed deep concerns about the handling of the investigation. They have highlighted the delay in action and the lack of communication from the police as reasons for their growing mistrust in the process.
A post-mortem report revealed that Richardson died from septic shock due to injuries sustained from the gunshot wound, further intensifying the family’s demands for accountability and a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. (G9)
