THE FINDINGS of a post mortem (PM) into the death of Special Constable Shendal George, 29, of Lima, Essequibo Coast,revealed that she died of perforation of the heart and spine due to a gunshot that could have been self-inflicted due to close contact.
This is according to ‘G’ Division (Essequibo Coast) Commander, Stephen Mansell, who told Guyana Chronicle that based on the post mortem results, it can be said that the Constable committed suicide.
The Special Constable, who was performing duties on May 4, at the Caricom Rice Mill on the Essequibo Coast, was found lying dead in the washroom of the said facility moments after she left her post.
Investigations revealed that the victim, who was armed with a service revolver and six rounds, was performing duties at the main gate (front) of the Caricom Rice Mill, when she left her post and was later discovered motionless in a toilet in the said compound with a suspected gunshot wound to her throat.
Her firearm, along with five live rounds and a spent shell, was found next to her. She was taken to the Suddie Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
Commander Mansell said himself and other senior ranks of the Division paid a visit to the Constable’s family where they met her mother and other relatives. He said the police also hosted a wake Tuesday night and a representative from the force Chaplaincy programme was also there with the grieving relatives.