The police in Region Nine are on the hunt for a man who allegedly beat a farmer to death during an argument yesterday afternoon at Kanuku Drive, Lethem.
The dead man has been identified as Leron Ault, also known as ‘Junior’, of Moco Moco, Central Rupununi.
Regional Commander Superintendent Keithon King last evening confirmed the incident, which took place around 4pm.
He said the suspect, a 20-year-old labourer of Kanuku Drive, Lethem, fled the scene. Efforts were being made last evening to locate him. Investigations, King said, revealed that Ault went to Lot 21 Kanuku Drive, Lethem to meet a woman who reportedly owes him a sum of cash. He went to enquire about payment.
Whilst there, the woman reportedly indicated to Ault that she does not have any money due to the present situation in the country.
As a result, he left and went to her backyard, where some persons including the suspect were imbibing alcohol.
King said an argument subsequently ensued between Ault and the suspect during which the youth allegedly armed himself with a piece of wood and dealt Ault several blows about his body including his head.
Ault was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
