Robbery victim killed on Church Street identified
Investigators at the scene when the body was discovered on the bridge
Investigators at the scene when the body was discovered on the bridge

THE man who was on Saturday last killed during a robbery on Church Street, Georgetown, was identified on Monday as 32-year-old Jason Bowen.

He was identified by his 66-year-old mother. Reports indicate that, on Saturday, about 21:30 hours, Bowen was being chased by the 24-year-old suspect and went to the security officer at the Office of the Opposition Leader for assistance.

However, the security officer was not armed with a gun, baton, mobile phone or a radio set, and as such she was unable to call for assistance. Upon seeing the scuffle between the now dead man and the suspect, the female guard reportedly ran and hid out of fear that the suspect might have a gun.

It is alleged that Bowen was severely beaten and was eventually strangled with a belt belonging to the robber. After committing the act, the suspect attempted to escape, but he was apprehended by public-spirited citizens and handed over to the police when they arrived at the scene. The suspect is expected to be charged with murder this week.

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