Police in Cuyuni- Mazaruni (Region 7) are investigating the murder of a North West District man who was found on a trail at Puruni Landing.
The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Javie Boyal, of Waramuri Village, Moruca, North West District.
Police Commander of ‘F’ Division Kevin Adonis yesterday confirmed that they are investigating a murder in the region. However, he explained that he has no information on it. He noted that ranks were dispatched to the location to conduct a probe and had not returned.
The Commander explained that the ranks’ return was delayed after the tide had dropped yesterday afternoon.
The deceased’s body this newspaper gathered bore two gunshot wounds. He was discovered by residents yesterday morning moments after they heard gunshots.
On Facebook, persons who work at the interior location called for a police station to be established in the community. They noted that in many instances they will have to wait for hours for police to arrive when a crime is committed.
The Puruni community is located 86 km by road from the Itaballi Landing, which is 15 minutes away via boat from Bartica.
The suspect, this newspaper understands is currently on the run.
