THE police are currently investigating the murder on Sunday of 18-year-old South Rupununi resident Shadrech Martin.
Word is that the incident occurred sometime around 00:20 hrs at Marudi Backdam where Martin, a miner, was working.
He was reportedly killed by a 16-year-old Venezuelan who resides at the said Marudi Backdam.

Reports are that Martin and his assailant were partying at a local bar when they got into an argument over a woman. During the course of the argument, the suspect is alleged to have pulled out a knife from his pants waist and stabbed Martin in the chest, causing him to fall to the ground. Martin was taken to the Aishalton Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The murder weapon was recovered at the scene of the crime and lodged with the Police, while the 16-year-old suspect was arrested and is presently in custody.