Seon Russell was remanded to prison on Tuesday when he appeared before Magistrate Crystal Lambert at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court to answer to the charge of murder.
The 35-year-old of Aliki Village, Essequibo River is accused of fatally shooting his 29-year-old co-worker Rohit Hansraj on May 29, 2022.
He was not required to plead and was remanded to prison until July 14th, 2022.
Hansraj called ‘Master’ of Wakenaam worked with Russell for Toolsie Persaud Logging Company as Operators in the Tiger Creek area, Essequibo River.
According to investigators, on May 29 at about 14:00 hrs, Hansraj along with two other workers were consuming alcohol in the area when Russell approached one of the other workers and accused him of “looking” at his wife.
Hansraj intervened and managed to get Russell to return to his cabin.
However, Russell shortly after returned with a shotgun. Hansraj and Russell became embroiled in an argument during which he discharged a round from the firearm which struck Hansraj in his upper left shoulder area.
Russell then escaped into some nearby bushes with the said firearm.
The police were subsequently informed and upon arrival at the scene, the body of the deceased was seen lying face-up clad in blue trousers and a grey jersey. The body was examined and a gaping wound was seen to the upper left shoulder.
A wanted bulletin was issued for Russell and he was subsequently apprehended.
