A construction worker was killed in Agricola in the wee hours of yesterday morning and police are seeking to determine how he died.
Police Commander of Region Four (A) Senior Superintendent Phillip Azore told Stabroek News that Tyron Duesbury, 27, was struck by a bullet while he was inside a car with four others. The shooting occurred between 12.30 and 1 am. It is unclear if Duesbury, of William Street, Kitty, Georgetown, was shot in a crossfire or if he and his companions were targeted.
Azore explained that police investigations have revealed that Duesbury and others had ventured to the village, where a party was reportedly taking place. Upon arriving at Brutus Street, they saw a crowd of approximately 100 persons.
Duesbury and his companions, the Commander said, drove by the crowd and witnessed a brawl. They were turning around the vehicle when they heard several explosions, which were suspected to be gunshots.
Duesbury reportedly told the others in the car that he had been shot and upon investigating they saw him bleeding from his mouth.
He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Azore noted that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages and that the police have not arrested or identified any suspects.
Under COVID-19 measures, social gatherings like the party being held in Agricola have been banned.
