The second suspect who is wanted in connection with the murder of Nelson Thomas, the miner who was stabbed to death during a robbery in Kaneville, East Bank Demerara (EBD) yesterday allegedly opened fire on a police rank on patrol duty before escaping.
Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum yesterday said that Sean Ceasar called “Ratty” managed to escape upon noticing a police patrol in Kaneville, EBD.
Reports are that the ranks were in the area around 10.30hrs when they saw Caesar walking in Kaneville Housing Scheme, EBD.
Upon noticing the police, Caesar began to run. During the process, he allegedly brandished a firearm and discharged a round at one of the ranks. He continued running and managed to escape.
Later in the afternoon, a resident of the area reported to the police that she was at home when she heard a loud explosion.
Upon checking, the woman told the police she discovered a hole in the wall of her home and a piece of lead that appears to be a warhead on her floor.
Thomas called ‘Nelo’ was stabbed and robbed of a gold chain on the night of Thursday, September 9.
Thomas resided at Fourth Field, Kaneville with his wife and mother but worked in the interior. He returned home hours before the incident to register the birth of his newborn child.
A resident of the area had previously told the police that around 9.30 pm, he was aroused by the voice of someone calling out for him.
Upon checking, he said he saw Thomas lying motionless in his yard with what appeared to be blood about his body.
The police were immediately alerted. Thomas was taken to the Diamond Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Last Friday, Leroy Griffith was charged with murdering Thomas and remanded to prison.
