Law enforcement officers in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) are investigating the death of Andrew Harris, a 55-year-old shopkeeper known as ‘Shortman’, of Surinamo Landing, Mazaruni River, who
was found dead at ‘Mer Meria’ Backdam, Middle Mazaruni River, at sometime between July 31 and August 1.
The prime suspect in Harris’s death is a 34-year-old co-worker. Police reports indicate that Harris and the suspect had, for the past 10 days, been working together on a newly-built shop owned by a 52-year-old businesswoman of Stewartville, West Coast Demerara. According to the businesswoman, the suspect contacted her on Tuesday at about 10:00h and informed her of the tragic discovery of Harris’s lifeless body at the shop.
Upon reaching the scene, investigators found Harris’s body in a slouched position on a bench, with apparent bloodstains on his jersey and the surrounding area. Further examination revealed a 3-inch -wide stab wound on his upper left chest.
The suspect was subsequently apprehended at a nearby camp. An investigation has been launched. (G9)
