Venezuelan gunned down in Region 1

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death of a Venezuelan man who has been identified only as “Dorion”.
Reports are that the incident occurred at about 19:55h on Thursday at Baramita, Region One (Barima-Waini).
According to Police, residents in the area heard several loud explosions suspected to be gunshots and simultaneously heard the sound of someone screaming. This caused them to make a report at the Baramita Police Station via phone.
When ranks visited the area, they observed the Venezuelan man lying face up, motionlessly, with several suspected gunshot wounds to his face, chest and back and he was unresponsive.
He was rushed to Baramita Health Centre, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by the medex. An investigation has been launched. (G9)