The Guyana Police Force has issued a wanted bulletin for Ossafo Chester, wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of his colleague, Gerald Sobers of Paradise, East Coast Demerara. Chester’s last known address is Lot 60 Friendship, ECD.
Dead: Gerald Sobers
It is alleged that on June 17, at Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt Georgetown, the men had a heated argument at their place of work, occasioned when Sobers tried to borrow an electric bike from the suspect, who vehemently declined the request. The disagreement quickly escalated, and the suspect allegedly brandished his service firearm as he threatened Sobers during the confrontation. Police were called to the scene by the owner of the supermarket where Chester was on duty, and both men were arrested and later charged. They were awaiting their court hearing.
However, in early July, Sobers and his girlfriend visited family members in Georgetown who were unaware of the previous altercation. While Sobers was outside his relative’s house, a loud explosion was heard, but relatives assumed it was something minor. Moments later, they discovered that Sobers had been shot.
Sobers was rushed to the hospital, where doctors found that the bullet had struck his neck and exited through his spine, leaving him paralyzed. Tragically, Sobers succumbed to his injuries three weeks later while in the Intensive Care Unit.
Family members are devastated by Sobers’s death, and are demanding justice for the tragedy that unfolded. They hope that the suspect, Ossafo Chester, will be apprehended soon.
Anyone with information regarding Ossafo Chester’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Police on the following numbers: 225-6940, 225-8196, 225-2317, 226-7476, 227-1149, or at the nearest Police station. (G9)
