Aishalton man stabbed to death while building tomb

A murder investigation is underway in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) following the death of a man who was allegedly stabbed to death on Monday afternoon during a fight with an 18-year-old.
Dead is Julio Mandook.
It was reported that the incident occurred at around 13:00h in Aishalton Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine.
According to preliminary investigations, Mandook and several others had gone to the Aishalton Cemetery to construct a tomb. While at the site, they were reportedly consuming alcohol and digging sand from a nearby walkway, approximately 600 meters away from the tomb construction area.
It was during this time that the teen allegedly encountered the group. According to the teen, he was on his way home when he saw Mandook digging sand from the walkway. Concerned that removing the sand could cause damage to the walkway, the teen allegedly warned Mandook to stop and a heated argument between the two men quickly escalated into a physical altercation.
During the scuffle, Mandook sustained a stab wound to his chest, after which the teen fled the scene. One of the other men involved in fetching the sand later returned to the walkway and found Mandook bleeding heavily. He was immediately rushed to the Aishalton District Hospital, where he was treated and admitted.
While at the hospital, Mandook recounted the incident to his reputed wife during a visit and later succumbed to his injuries.
Following his death police arrested the teen. He remains in Police custody assisting with investigations. (G9)