The Police say they are investigating the murder of a Venezuelan national called ‘Frankie, at Piyuka Falls, Puruni River. The suspect has been arrested.
The suspect was identified as Cane Vincent, a 24-year-old miner of South Rupununi, Quarrie Village. The incident occurred on Thursday, a police press release stated.
Investigations disclosed that both `Frankie’ and the suspect worked for Reneeta Andrews, a miner. On Thursday at about 03:20 hours the suspect was in a hammock imbibing with his co-workers and became intoxicated and later fell asleep.
It is alleged that the victim hit the suspect while he was sleeping and as a result he woke up. The suspect became angry, armed himself with a knife, went to the victim’s hammock, and dealt him four stabs to his back. The victim ran to his employer’s room, where he sought refuge and subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
A report was made to the police. Upon arrival at the scene, the deceased was found lying face down on a mattress clad in a brown 3/4 pants. The body was examined and four stab wounds were seen to his back; two to his upper back and two to the mid-section.
The suspect was arrested and remains in police custody.
