The police are investigating the fatal shooting of Yognand Chaitram, called ‘Boy’, a 29-year-old cane harvester from Lot 19, Alness Village, Corentyne, Berbice, which occurred at about 10:00 hrs on January 1st, 2025 at Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder in Corentyne, Berbice.
The fatal shooting was done by Moonie Ramnarine, 65, male, businessman of Lot CZ 14, Lesbeholden, who is the licensed holder of a .32 pistol bearing serial number FOC5287.
The police said in a statement that Ramnarine operates a Beer Garden in the lower flat of his premises and on the date and time mentioned above, an argument among patrons at his beer garden escalated, with Chaitram and others breaking bottles and threatening each other.
The businessman told police that he attempted to close his gate when Chaitram and another man threw him to the ground, injuring his elbow. While on the ground and being threatened with bottles, Ramnarine told police that he discharged two rounds from his licensed firearm, hitting Chaitram, who collapsed on the road. Ramnarine then secured his business place, reported the incident to the police, and surrendered his firearm and licence.
Two .32 spent shells were recovered — one inside the shop and one outside (near the gate).
Chaitram’s body was taken to the Miciburi Public Hospital. It was examined and found clad in a green jersey and brown 3/4 trousers.
The businessman is in custody assisting with the investigation, and his firearm, along with his license, has been lodged.
Investigations are continuing.
