Teen stabbed, chopped after accidental bumping into man at Chinese supermarket
The suspect who allegedly stabbed and chopped the teen
A 17-year-old male is now hospitalised with multiple chop and stab wounds following an altercation at a Chinese supermarket in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
The victim, identified as Chris Chand from Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD), sustained severe injuries, including two chops to his head and a stab wound to his left lung.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon around 16:30h. According to the victim’s father, Chris was visiting family members in South Ruimveldt and stopped at the Chinese supermarket to purchase a drink.
The suspect confronting the teen at the Supermarket
The father recounted that his son accidentally bumped into the suspect twice. Following the second bump, the suspect allegedly turned to the teenager while he was at the counter and said, “Is just so,” to which Chris responded, “Is wham to you.”
At this point, the suspect whipped out a machete and started chopping and stabbing Chand before fleeing the scene.
The young man was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries. His family is now pleading with anyone who can identify the suspect to contact the nearest police station.
