Custody extended for suspect in Philadelphia murder

The Police on Monday applied for and were later granted a three-day extension to keep an ex-policeman in custody for questioning into the death of Philadelphia, East Bank Essequibo resident, Davonan Sookram, according to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum.

Blanhum confirmed that the man died from a gunshot wound to the head.

Sookram’s decomposing body was found around 12 noon last Friday along the