DETECTIVES are investigating the alleged murder of 22-year-old New Amsterdam resident, Kevin Small, which occurred on Sunday at Caracas Dam, West Canje, Berbice.

Police said in a press release that at approximately 10:30 hours, Small, in the company of Shamar Wilson and another friend, went to a canal along Caracas Dam (‘De Blacker’) to swim.
It is alleged that upon arrival, an argument erupted when the suspects approached the three friends. It later escalated into a fight.

“In his bid to escape, 22-year-old Small jumped into the trench, but was grabbed by one of the suspects, who chopped him about his body. Shamar Wilson jumped into the trench to assist him, but the two other suspects started firing chops and lashes towards him,” the release said.

At approximately 12:30 hours, Small and Wilson were taken to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital by public spirited citizens. Small was pronounced dead on arrival while Wilson was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.

Investigations are ongoing.