Joshua Parris called ‘Stewie’ of Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara has been arrested by police in relation to the murder of Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant, Rondel Anthony Douglas.
On Monday, the Guyana Police Force issued wanted bulletins for two suspects in relation to Douglas’ murder. Georgetown Commander Simon McBean told Stabroek News that Parris was arrested by police and is in custody assisting with investigations.
Jamie Ghanie, of Lot 59 Pattensen, Turkeyen, the second suspect, is yet to be arrested.
Douglas was murdered on June 7th at about 22.30 hours at Cul-de-Sac Street, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
Police say enquiries revealed that Douglas, who was a licensed firearm holder, used his motorcar as a part-time taxi with Aladdin Taxi Service of La Grange, WBD. The owner of the taxi service told police that an identifiable male went to the taxi base and hired the victim to transport him.
According to a police report, a resident of Cul-de-Sac Street, North Ruimveldt, said he heard a loud explosion that sounded like a gunshot. He then looked out of his window to check and saw a Toyota Fielder motorcar speeding out of the area. The victim was lying on the ground in a pool of blood with two visible wounds to his chest and head.
Douglas’ car was found last Friday morning on Stone Avenue, Campbellville. According to the police the vehicle’s number plate had been ripped off.
Investigations are ongoing.
