The village of Buxton, East Coast Demerara (ECD) was thrown into shock on Sunday morning when a father of one had his throat slit by a man with whom he reportedly had an old grievance.
Dead is 34-year-old Leon Delph, of Lot 182 Quamina Street, Georgetown, who met his demise around 07:00h on the Buxton Railway Embankment.
According to reports, Delph, who had gone to a Jouvert party in the village, was sitting in a motor vehicle when he was approached by a man who was identified as Junior Allen of Buxton.
The two men had an exchange of words and Allen whipped out a knife from his waist before slashing Delph’s throat. After receiving the injury, Delph pursued Allen and dealt him several stabs about his body with a broken bottle.
He subsequently collapsed as a result of his injury. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Allen managed to escape the scene of the crime.
Police are currently hunting for the suspect and searching hospitals as the man is said to be badly injured.
The altercation reportedly stemmed from an old grievance several years ago when Delph reportedly stabbed Allen while they were both incarcerated.
Investigations are in progress.
