A 19-year-old Corentyne lad is now hospitalized at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by his father who is presently on the run.
The lad, O’Brian Poonai, 19, of Number 55 Village, Corentyne, resided with his father, 43, the suspect. According to reports, on Monday, Poonai after returning home in the afternoon noticed his father imbibing with some friends.
He then proceeded inside the house where eventually he retired to bed but could not fall asleep due to the noise coming from the group of men. As a result of him requesting the men to quieten down, an argument ensued between him and his father.
During the argument, the man allegedly armed himself with a screwdriver and stabbed his son under his left arm.
Residents in the area offered assistance to the victim who escaped the yard. He was rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital, where he was treated. He later self-discharged saying that he was okay but suffered a relapse and was once more rushed to the Port Mourant Hospital and then transferred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where he has since been admitted as a patient in a stable but serious condition.
As of yesterday afternoon police were still on the hunt for the suspect. Residents in the area reported that the man had first fled to a relative’s house after which he had left and gone into hiding.
