Welder stabbed to death over old grievance at birthday party

– 4 suspects arrested

Four persons were arrested in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Allie Mark Augustine in Lust-En-Rust, West Bank Demerara (WBD) on Saturday evening.
The incident occurred around 22:30h while Augustine was attending a birthday party in the area.
Based on reports received, during the party, an argument broke out between Augustine and a group of villagers over an old grievance. The confrontation quickly escalated into a physical altercation, during which Augustine was stabbed by the group of men.
After being injured, Augustine ran a short distance but collapsed in a nearby yard.
Residents who witnessed the incident immediately called the police. When officers arrived, they found Augustine with a single stab wound under his left armpit. He was picked up and transported to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Augustine’s body has been taken to Ezekiel Funeral Home. Meanwhile, acting on information received, police arrested four persons as investigations continued.