A man who was wanted by police in relation to armed robbery and other matters was yesterday afternoon stabbed to death at Eruma Back-dam, Two Point Landing, Cuyuni River, Region #7.
Police say they are investigating the murder of William Hendricks (age and address unknown) which occurred at about 5 pm yesterday at Eruma Backdam, Two Point Landing, Cuyuni River, Region #7.
Dave Hamilton, a 37-year-old security guard employed with Hopkinson Security Company, contacted the Bartica Police Station at about 5.45 pm yesterday. Police say Hopkinson reported that while performing duties at around 5.15 pm at Kevin’s Camp, Eruma Backdam, he received information that Hendricks was lying motionless on the trail with what appeared to be stab wounds about his body.
He later went to the scene, observed the body and took photographs. Detectives were dispatched to the location to conduct an investigation.
In October, police issued a wanted bulletin for Hendricks for questioning in relation to armed robbery, possession of a firearm and narcotics.