Man stabbed to death in North Rupununi

-after argument over cows

Police are investigating the murder of Chardson Ernest, a 40-year-old farmer of Fly Hill, North Rupununi, which occurred at about 3.30 am on Thursday  at Fly Hill, Region Nine.

The police said in a statement that Investigations revealed that the victim is the nephew of the 47-year-old suspect and they resided in Fly Hill. On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, at about 8 pm, the victim, along with the suspect, the suspect’s 57-year-old brother and a 22-year-old farmer (the victim’s nephew), were all consuming rum at a street corner, about 50 metres from their home.

At about 10 pm on  Wednesday, the 22-year-old farmer went home, leaving the victim, the suspect, and the suspect’s brother still imbibing at the same location.