Police in Regional Division Three are investigating the murder of 25-year-old William Jaris of Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo, who was fatally stabbed during an altercation on Wednesday.
William Jaris
The incident occurred at a shop near the Ruby Bridge, where Jaris and the suspect, a 33-year-old labourer of Ruby Back Dam, reportedly became involved in an argument. Police said the two men, who were known to each other, engaged in a fight during which the suspect was seen armed with a knife. Moments later, blood was observed coming from Jaris’ body.
The suspect allegedly fled the scene on a bicycle, while Jaris collapsed. He was rushed to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police said that an examination of the victim’s body revealed three stab wounds: one to the right side of the jaw, one to the chest, and one to the left upper arm. The body has since been taken to the Ezekiel Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Police later arrested the suspect at his home and took him to the Parika Police Station. Officers noted an injury above his left eye, after which he was taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital for treatment. Due to the nature of his wound, he was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he remains admitted under guard. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
