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A Brazilian national who operated a shop in Dukwarie, Cuyuni River, was shot and killed during a scuffle with a member of a private security firm, who intervened in an argument between the deceased and his wife on Tuesday. The dead man has only been identified as Nemar.
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Based on reports received, the now deceased man and his wife were involved in a heated argument when the security officer intervened as peacemaker, but instead, he was attacked by the now dead man who was reportedly armed with a cutlass.
As the man reportedly advance towards the security officer, he discharged a round, fatally wounding the businessman. The gun was confiscated and the security officer was arrested. He is now assisting with the investigation.