–two suspects in custody

TWO suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations into the Block 22 Wismar, Linden home invasion, which left two people dead and another critical.

Johnson Bowen, 87, and his son-in-law Manuel Dos Santos, 58, a gold miner, both of Block 22, Wismar, Linden, were brutally killed, allegedly by bandits sometime between 04:00 hrs and 04:15 hrs on Saturday.

Another family member, Denzel Roberts, 20, was shot in the mouth and remains in critical condition.

According to a neighbour, Dos Santos had recently returned from working in the interior, and it is believed that the bandits thought the family had gold and cash in the house.

However, they were only able to escape with a laptop and some other items. In a desperate attempt to defend themselves, the males in the house attacked the intruders with cutlasses.

The bandits retaliated by opening fire before escaping on foot. Regional Police Commander of Division #10, Kurleigh Simon said that two persons are currently in custody in connection with the crime.

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn visited the family, and offered his sympathy and extended the Ministry’s support to the family during this difficult time. The investigation is still ongoing.