GPF, partners assist family of murdered Detective Corporal

The Guyana Police Force’s Men on Mission (MoM) team, in collaboration with members of the ‘Moto Sharks Dirt Bike Club’, on Wednesday reached out to the widow of Detective Corporal Dwayne McPherson, who was shot dead on New Year’s Day while responding to a report of an assault.
During the engagement at Eve Leary, some much-needed assistance was given to the wife and children to help the family in the absence of the now dead Police officer. This simple handing-over ceremony serves as a testament to the Guyana Police Force’s commitment, along with its corporate partners, to stand firmly beside the family as a pillar of support.
This kind gesture, according to Top Cop Clifton Hicken, is to allow the family to usher in the festive season in the best possible way. While acknowledging that nothing can bring back her late husband, Hicken pledged his unwavering support to the family, and expressed hope that the assistance would serve to make a difference in their lives.
“As a gesture from the Guyana Police Force, and understanding that she is still a part of the GPF family… I think (that), in this festive season, this kind gesture will at least bring some cheer to you,” Commissioner Hicken told the widow of the fallen hero.
The recipient expressed her gratitude, and thanked the parties who made the assistance possible. In that regard, Secretary of the Moto Sharks Dirt Bike Club, Kathleen Shuffler-Tenpow, related that the club seeks to help persons in and around Guyana, and is pleased to assist Mrs. McPherson.
“We know it’s hard, and you have a long road ahead of you, so kindly accept our small token, because we know that it will help in some way,” Shuffler-Tenpow told Mrs. McPherson.
Echoing similar sentiments, the Club’s Captain, Ravi Singh, said the club is pleased to be part of such a venture.
Superintendent Prem Narine, who is a member of the club, said the Motor Sharks club is big on giving back; and in this regard, the proceeds from the upcoming Moto Sharks Dirt Bike Championship, slated for December 2023, will be donated towards a children’s home.
Dwayne McPherson, 31, had joined the Guyana Police Force on December 14, 2009, and had been attached to the Mahaicony Police Station when he was shot and killed during a shooting incident on New Year’s morning at Huntley, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara.