Police still hunting suspects in taxi driver’s murder

Almost two weeks after a taxi driver was shot dead during an argument with two other men over parking in the vicinity of Bourda Market, Georgetown, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said they were still looking for the suspects.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said that detectives were still investigating the case.
According to reports from the GPF, 43-year-old Eon Holder, of Lot 2498 North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was at a taxi service working his motor car, PRR 271, when he was hired by a 50-year-old businessman of Queenstown, Georgetown, to go to the Bourda Market to purchase vegetables.

On arrival at Alexander Street, Bourda, the businessman exited the car and walked towards the market while Holder looked for a parking space.
About five minutes later, the businessman heard a loud explosion and as he turned around, he saw Holder lying on the ground about 15 feet away from his car, helpless. At the time, two men – one armed with a handgun, were seen running away from the scene.
The Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Service arrived at the scene and pronounced Holder dead. During an examination of his body, a gunshot wound was seen on his face.
Police stated that several persons were questioned and based on information received, it is alleged that the taxi driver argued with the suspects after he parked his car in the centre of the road, blocking vehicles from passing.
During the argument, one of the suspects drew a handgun and discharged a round at the taxi driver before fleeing the scene. (G9)