AUTOPSIES conducted on the remains of 31-year-old Detective Corporal, Dwayne McPherson and 20-year-old fisherman, Kishan Budburgh of Grove Huntley, Mahaicony have revealed that they were shot multiple times.

The policeman’s body had two gunshot wounds, while Budburgh had three.

Police headquarters, on Tuesday, released the results of the post-mortem examinations which were performed by Government Pathologist Dr V. Brijmohan at the Bailey’s Funeral Home, #4 Village, West Coast Berbice, on Monday.

According to the police, the men died from shock and haemorrhage due to gunshot injuries. Two entry wounds were seen to the left of the policeman’s neck, with no exit wound.

Three entry wounds were found on Budburgh’s left side: one below his armpit, one further down the left side back, and the last one, about 4 to 5 cm from the shoulder blade.

The bodies were later handed over to relatives for funeral arrangements as police continue their investigations.

According to reports, McPherson, who was stationed at the Mahaicony Police Station, was part of a police patrol that was dispatched to Huntley to investigate a stabbing report.

The police did not reveal a lot of details about the incident but did indicate that two cops who were also part of the patrol on that fatal day were arrested and questioned in relation to the shooting.

Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has promised full transparency in the investigation.