Police are investigating the murder of 56-year-old Fredrick De Souza of Ituni Village, which occurred on June 29 at BQ Ituni.
According to reports, police responded to an unknown caller, who stated that a man was seen lying in front of his house at BQ Ituni. Upon arrival, the man was observed in an unconscious state in front of his home with wounds to his head, abdomen and feet.
He was subsequently taken to the Ituni Health Care Centre then to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he later succumbed to his injuries sometime the following morning.
The suspect, who was contacted about 22:00hrs on June 29, was observed to have a wound above his right eye. When questioned about how he was injured, the man stated that the victim told him not to enter his (the victim’s) yard. He, however, said he entered the yard and De Souza, using a picket, allegedly dealt him a lash.
The suspect further stated that he took away the said picket and inflicted injuries on the victim. The suspect was escorted to the Ituni Health Care Centre to receive treatment for his injuries, and later taken into custody where he remains, assisting with the investigation.
