Police are probing the murder of 26-year-old Leroy Dey, a labourer of Breda Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown.
The murder occurred sometime around 23:20 hrs on 2023/01/10 and was allegedly committed by his 30-year-old reputed wife Shaneiza Clarke.
Enquiries disclosed that the victim and suspect were living together at the said address for about three years now and they had always had misunderstandings which led to fights.
On 2023/01/10 at 23:00 hrs, the victim went home after he left four days ago and they had an argument as to paying the landlord’s rent. A scuffle ensued between them. The victim dealt the suspect a slap and picked up a piece of wood and further dealt her several lashes about her body causing her to suffer injuries to her neck, right hand and jaw.
In retaliation, the suspect picked up a kitchen knife that was on the ground at the time and stabbed the victim in his chest.
The victim collapsed whilst walking on Cross Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown between Hadfield and Leopold streets.
An ambulance was summoned and he was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital to seek medical attention. He was taken to the Critical Bay in the Accident and Emergency Department and subsequently rushed to Theatre to undergo emergency surgery. He succumbed to his injury at about 09:25hrs today.
The suspect later went to Brickdam Police Station to make a report where she was arrested and later escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital. She was examined and treated by a doctor and is presently in custody pending investigation.
The body is presently lying at Georgetown Public Hospital Mortuary awaiting a Post Mortem Examination as investigation continues.