Police in the North West District are investigating the murders of two brothers who were shot and killed while fishing off the Waini Coast in the vicinity of Shell Beach on Wednesday afternoon.
The victims have been identified as brothers ‘Ian’ and ‘Rakesh’ and they resided at a section of the beach called ‘Father’s Beach.’
Divisional Commander, Wendell Blanhum told the Guyana Chronicle that police ranks are at the scene conducting investigations into the shooting.
He said residents of the area heard “rapid gunfire” in the area between 1400hrs and 1430hrs on Wednesday. Residents went in search of the two brothers after the gunshots subsided, however, the men and their boat could not be found.
Blanhum said police ranks and the Coastguard combed the area on Wednesday afternoon but could not find the brothers.
Reports are that the men’s lifeless bodies were found along the beach today, Thursday during the morning hours by their relatives.The men’s bodies bore gunshot wounds while one of the men also had chop wounds.
Police are investigating the incident.