A 25-year-old construction worker of Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara (WCD) was found dead in the wee hours of Saturday following an alleged domestic-related incident at De Willem, WCD.
The dead man has been identified as Ricardo Thompson. The incident is believed to have occurred between 23:00h on Friday and 03:00h on Saturday. Two persons were taken into police custody assisting with investigations.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Thompson and his reputed wife were involved in a misunderstanding on Friday night, after which she reportedly left their home and went to her parents’ residence at De Willem.
Further enquiries indicate that Thompson later went to the same address. At about 03:00h, he was discovered lying motionless on a staircase at the location.
Ranks were later dispatched to the scene, where the body was examined, and marks of violence were observed. CCTV footage from a nearby camera has been obtained and is being reviewed as part of ongoing investigations.
The body was escorted to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where Thompson was pronounced dead. It was later taken to Ezekiel Funeral Home, pending a post-mortem examination.
Police have since detained a 27-year-old housewife of Meten-Meer-Zorg, WCD, and a 36-year-old man of De Willem, WCD, who are assisting with investigations. Investigations are ongoing.
Discover more from Guyana Times
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
