A Linden miner was shot dead on Monday during an argument over a card game at Quartzstone Backdam, in Region Seven and the gunman has since been arrested.
The dead man has been identified as Raymond Leitch, 28, of Lot 2022 Amelia’s Ward, Linden.
Police spokesman Jairam Ramlakhan yesterday confirmed the fatal shooting, which took place around 12.30 pm.