FORTY-FOUR-year-old Cleveland James who died Saturday last at the Kumaka waterfront at Mabaruma, North West District, was killed as a result of a fractured spine caused from blunt trauma to the neck, an autopsy revealed.

The post mortem was done at the Mabaruma Regional Hospital Mortuary. James was a boat captain of Hobediah Village, North West District.

Reports are that James and another man were involved in a heated argument, after a young man, called “Marcus”, hurled an empty bottle close to the victim’s daughter.
Reports are that James approached the young man following that incident. In a haste, the assailant grabbed a piece of wood and struck James to his head. He collapsed and died shortly after.