A dispute over money and an iPhone has resulted in the death of an East Ruimveldt Squatting Area man.
Dead is 30-year-old Chavis Wilson.
Reports are that on Saturday morning between 08:30h and 09:00h at East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, the suspect and Wilson had a confrontation.
A resident of the community recounted that the altercation quickly escalated, with the suspect dragging Wilson from one section of the East Ruimveldt Squatting Dam to another, and throwing Wilson into a trench before firing a shot at him.
According to reports, the disagreement stemmed from the suspect seeking repayment of a loan from Wilson.
A resident said that after the shooting, the suspect initially walked away, only to return when Wilson attempted to exit the trench with help from another resident.
Though reportedly dissuaded from further violence by onlookers, the suspect callously uttered a final remark before fleeing the scene.
Guyana Times was informed that the suspect is no stranger to the law. He was recently released on bail after facing charges related to robbery under arms offences in the Albouystown area. (G9)
