Teen confesses to Christmas Eve murder in Albouystown
A 19-year-old shopkeeper of Forshaw Street Queenstown, Georgetown, has confessed to killing Deon Charles on December 24, 2021, in Albouystown, Georgetown.
Dead: Deon Charles and Nabbed: Ezekiel Hawker
The man, one day after a wanted bulletin was issued for him, was nabbed in neighbouring Suriname, and subsequently made the confession.
A statement issued by the Guyana Police Force related that pursuant to the Police’s ongoing investigation of the murder committed on Charles, the suspect, Ezekiel Hawker aka “Alpha”, was wanted by Police.
Shortly after, a wanted bulletin was issued, and the man was arrested by law enforcement officials in Suriname who were informed by local investigators that he had fled the jurisdiction in an attempt to evade capture.
As a result of the collaborative efforts, Hawker was handed over by the officials from Suriname to local investigators who promptly arrested him and placed him in custody.
Subsequently, the allegation of murder committed on Charles was put to Hawker and he admitted to committing the act, under caution.
Hawker told investigators Charles had previously shot him on two occasions, and after seeing him on Christmas Eve night on James Street, Albouystown, he took revenge.
Investigators also have in custody the driver of the motor car which transported the suspect to and from the scene. He is also co-operating with the detectives.
Police said the probe is ongoing and upon completion, the case file will be sent for legal advice.
“Guyana Police Force would like to take this opportunity to thank our law enforcement counterparts in Suriname who, over the years, have offered vital support to the GPF in apprehending suspects who have fled our jurisdiction and promptly handing them over for investigations to proceed,” the statement read.
In recent times, suspects of high-profile crimes have opted to flee the jurisdiction believing that they will forever evade justice. However, the Guyana Police Force said they intend to relentlessly pursue any suspect who adopts this course of action.
