The Guyana Police Force is probing the murder of 25-year-old, Reaz Mohamed, called ‘Boy’, a fisherman of Section ‘A’ D’Edward Village, West Bank Berbice. He was reportedly killed by his cousin yesterday at about 18:30hrs at Lot 1 Section ‘A’ D’Edward Village.
Investigations so far indicate that the deceased and the suspect were cousins and during the date and time mentioned, they were consuming alcohol with other family members when Mohamed became intoxicated.
About 18:30 hrs, he reportedly began using foul language against his father, and in the process, began hitting him several times.
The suspect cautioned Mohamed but he continued to behave in the same manner. The suspect then became annoyed and armed himself with a knife. Guyana Standard understands that the suspect then slit Mohamed’s throat and made good his escape.
The Police were summoned and took the fisherman to the Fort Wellington Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty. The body is presently at the said hospital mortuary awaiting a post mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
