Murders among several holiday crimes being investigated

POLICE have reported several murders over the recent holiday.

Among them is that of Theiana Andrews, 19, of Moraikoai Village, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, who was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend on Boxing Day.
Police said it happened at 02:15 hrs in the village and the suspect was arrested shortly after and is in custody.
Another murder being investigated is that of Marlon Sam, 23, of Kwakwani Park, Berbice River, which occurred at about 23:00hrs Christmas Day, at Kwakwani.
Investigations have revealed that Sam was at a night spot when he became involved in an argument with another man and was stabbed to his chest.
He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Kwakwani Hospital and the suspected killer was arrested and is in police custody assisting with the investigations.
Police are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Leon Webber, 20, whose body was found at about 06:30 hrs on December 26, (Boxing Day) at Piari Landing, Cuyuni River.
The police are awaiting the results of the related post mortem.
Meanwhile, a man was taken into custody after police found an unlicensed weapon in his possession.
It was about 19:50hrs on Christmas Day when the man was arrested at 111 Miles, Mahdia, Potaro, with the shotgun.

(By Michel Outridge)

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