3 in custody for East La Penitence execution

The Police have arrested two new suspects in connection with the execution- style killing of 31-year-old Paul Rodney, called “Shirts”, which occurred at East La Penitence, Georgetown. This latest arrest has brought the total to three persons who have now been implicated in the murder and the Police are still hunting the prime suspect.

Commander A Division (Georgetown-East Bank Demerara), Clifton Hicken told media operatives that the Police are working on leads to apprehend the main perpetrator at the earliest opportunity, based on information received from those in custody. He noted that it was through diligent work that the Police were able to arrest the men.

The first suspect was arrested a few days after the shooting incident at his Warlock home. Upon his arrest, he was reportedly nursing a bullet wound to one of his legs which suggested that he might have been shot during the shooting incident.

However, the Police are also working on the theory that the now dead man might have been killed with his own firearm.

It was reported that Rodney, who is a known character to the Police, was beaten mercilessly by his attackers during an altercation following an argument over a deal that went sour.

The confrontation started at a party in East La Penitence and ended at Avocado Avenue, where Rodney’s body was found with at least seven gunshot injuries. He attempted to escape, but was shot to one of his feet and collapsed.

Well placed sources revealed that it was at this time that his assailants walked up to him and pumped several other bullets to his abdomen and chest. The now dead man reportedly begged for his life when he was cornered but his murderers did not spare him.

On the other hand, Police in a statement related that at about 02:55h on Monday last, a mobile patrol on Mandela Avenue, heard several loud explosions and went to investigate. Upon arrival, a group of men was observed running as they discharged several round into the air.

Upon checking the area, the Police noticed Rodney lying on the roadway and covered in blood. He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The three men in custody will be grilled as Police continue their hunt for the prime suspect.