The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is probing the murder of 26-year-old Leroy Dey, a former labourer of Breda Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown. He was stabbed sometime around 23:20hrs on Tuesday, allegedly by his 30-year-old reputed wife, Shaneiza Clarke.
Inquiries disclosed that the victim and suspect were living together at the said address for about three years and would quarrel frequently.
Around 23:00hrs on Tuesday, Dey returned home and had an argument with Clarke over rent, which led to a scuffle. Dey reportedly slapped Clarke, picked up a piece of wood and further dealt her several lashes about her body causing her to receive injuries to her left side neck, right hand, and jaw.
However, in retaliation, the suspect picked up a kitchen knife and allegedly stabbed Dey in his chest.
The victim then left en route to the Stabroek Market area but collapsed whilst walking on Cross Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown between Hadfield and Leopold Street.
An ambulance was summoned and he was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital. He was taken to the Critical Bay in the Accident and Emergency Department and subsequently rushed to undergo emergency surgery. He later succumbed to his injury at about 09:25hrs on Wednesday.
Clarke later went to Brickdam Police Station to make a report where she was arrested and later escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital. She was examined and treated by a doctor and is presently in custody pending investigation.
Dey’s body is lying at Georgetown Public Hospital Mortuary awaiting a Post Mortem Examination as the investigation continues.
