Linden man wanted for alleged child rape fatally shot during police chase

A man who was wanted for questioning in connection with the alleged rape of a child under 16 was fatally shot during a police operation in One Mile, Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) on Monday.
Dead is 26-year-old Ronaldo Peters.
According to police, at about 17:30h, a Police Sergeant from the Wismar Police Station received information that Peters, also known as “MMR,” was seen at Shabba Bar in the One Mile area. Peters was wanted for questioning in relation to a report of alleged rape involving a minor, which reportedly occurred between December 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025.
As a result, the sergeant, armed with a 9mm service pistol, and another rank, armed with a .38 service revolver, went to the location. Both officers were in full uniform.

Upon arrival at Shabba Shop, Peters was reportedly spotted. It is alleged that upon seeing the police ranks, he attempted to flee and tried to jump a nearby fence.
According to police, the Sergeant managed to pull Peters off the fence, and during the process of restraining him, his service pistol, held in his right hand, discharged, striking Peters.
Peters was taken to the Mackenzie Public Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.
Police said that a medical examination revealed a single circular wound on the lower right side of his abdomen. The body was subsequently transported to the Pensioners Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The sergeant is currently under close arrest and has been escorted to the Tactical Services Unit (TSU). The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has since launched an investigation.