Police are investigating the murder of 20-year-old Shemar Drakes, a miner of Third Avenue, Bartica, which occurred at Suewanda Backdam, Upper Puruni River, on Monday last.
Investigations revealed that Drakes and the suspect were on Suewanda Landing imbibing when an argument broke out.
The suspect, who was armed with a sharp instrument, dealt Drakes a single stab to his lower abdomen, causing his intestines to protrude. The 20-year-old ran to a cookshop, where he told the owner what happened. Shortly after, he collapsed and became motionless about 100 feet south of her shop on the main access road.
His body was examined and a single wound was seen to his lower abdomen. The body was escorted to the Bartica Public Hospital.
Efforts to locate the suspect have been futile.
