The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for two men, in connection to the murder of Ray Wame Narine, who was killed in Sand Hill, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last week.
Wanted: Shawn Thomas aka “Troy Richards”
Shawn Thomas, called “Troy Richards” or “Cutty”, whose last known address is 26 Pearl Village, East Bank Demerara, is wanted by Police for questioning. The second person is Ackime Richards, who also resides at the aforementioned address and Second Avenue Diamond, East Bank Demerara.
The two men are wanted for the murder of Narine, a miner of Spring Garden on the Essequibo Coast, who was shot dead during an attack on Thursday last.
In the same incident, Narine’s twin brother and Rakesh Chunilall, also a miner of Banana Land, Berbice, were also injured.
Wanted: Ackime Richards
Police had reported that the suspects are a father and son duo. According to reports, the motionless body of Ray Narine was found covered with several tree branches in the northern corner of the main access road, in Region Seven, which runs East to West.
Upon examination, two gunshot wounds were seen to the chest area along with one-inch lacerations to the abdomen and shoulder. A two-inch laceration was also seen on his right arm.
One suspected exit wound was observed on the right side of his back, and a warhead was also recovered in close proximity to the victim which appears to be .32 (calibre) ammunition. Investigations so far revealed that the brothers operate a dredge in the Sand Hill Backdam.
The surviving brother had explained to the Police that he and his brother left their 4-inch mining operation on Thursday and went to Sand Hill Landing, Cuyuni River, and while sitting on the front step of the Shanaz Allicock shop, a Honda XR motorcycle approached from a western direction with the suspects.
Ron Keme Narine said he recognised the pillion rider, as only a few days prior he had an altercation with him, and he relieved him of a firearm and ammunition, which was later handed over to the Police.
He said the suspects dismounted the motorcycle, hurriedly walked in their direction with handguns, and started to discharge several rounds in their direction.
After the shooting, they escaped in a western direction and while running, the suspects were still discharging rounds in their direction. Ron Narine added that while running, he saw his brother collapse on the roadway, and he continued to run and sought refuge in some bushes where he remained for about two hours before returning to the landing.
Upon arrival, he found his brother lying motionlessly on the road with what appeared to be blood on him. He later learned that the suspects had made good their escape.
According to the Guyana Police Force, if anyone sees or has information about the whereabouts of the suspects, they can contact 225-6940, 225-8196, 226-7476, 225-2317, 227-1149 or the nearest Police station. (G12)
