The police say they are investigating the murder of 24-year-old Tevon Damon, a private in the Guyana Defence Force attached to 21 Artillery Company and residing at Lot 198 Block X Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara which occurred yesterday at about 4.45 am at Base Camp Stephenson.
The suspected shooter, a 25-year-old male has since been arrested.
Enquiries revealed that the victim and the suspect became involved in an argument and the victim allegedly removed the magazine from the rifle he was carrying and hit the suspect in his head, causing him to suffer injuries before running away. The suspect who was armed with an AK-47 rifle and 30 matching rounds then discharged 27 rounds from his rifle in the victim’s direction causing the victim to suffer injuries and fall to the ground.
The victim was escorted to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Wilson at 7.09 am. The body was escorted to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home awaiting a PME.
The suspect was handed over to the police and is assisting with further investigations
Earlier in the day, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) expressed condolences to the family of Private Daymon over his death in what it said was an “unfortunate shooting incident” at approximately 4.51 am at Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri.
A GDF release said that preliminary investigations revealed that Private Daymon was shot by another rank while the two were performing security duties. He was rushed to the Diamond Hospital where he later died.
“This appears to be an isolated incident and does not reflect the overall discipline and professionalism of our ranks”, the statement said.
A Board of Inquiry will be convened to probe the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of Private Daymon.
The Chief of Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, Officers and Ranks extended condolences to the parents and family of the late Private Daymon and said they will ensure that all necessary support is given to the family at this time.
