Police still hunting suspects in taxi driver’s murder

Almost two weeks after a taxi driver had been shot dead during an argument with two other men over parking space in the vicinity of the Bourda Market in Georgetown, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have said they are still looking for the suspects.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has said detectives are 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 motorcar, PRR 271, when he was hired on February 24 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. Within approximately five minutes, the businessman heard a loud explosion, and as he turned around, he saw Holder lying helpless on the ground about 15 feet away from his car. At the time, two men – one armed with a handgun – were seen running away from the scene.
Emergency medical technicians who arrived on scene had pronounced Holder dead. During an examination of his body, a gunshot wound was seen on his face.
Police had said that several persons were questioned, and based on information received, it is alleged that the taxi driver had argued with the suspects after parking his car in the centre of the road, blocking vehicles from passing. During that argument, one of the suspects had drawn a handgun and discharged a round at the taxi driver before fleeing the scene. (G9)