–suspect apprehended

THE surgery of the five-year-old child, who was reportedly hit by a stray bullet, took place at the Linden Hospital Complex on Thursday afternoon and reports confirm that it was successful.

The warhead was extracted from her throat and subsequently surrendered to the police. The child’s condition at the hospital remains stable. The warhead was photographed, labelled, and securely sealed before being transported under escort to the Ballistics Section of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for analysis.

On Thursday, at approximately 17:15hrs, a Detective Inspector and other officers from Division 10 apprehended the individual known as Shemar Ceasar, also referred to as ‘Mama’, at the Mackenzie Bridge in Linden.

Following his apprehension, the 24-year-old taxi driver from Half Mile, Wismar, Linden, was promptly escorted to his apartment. A thorough search was conducted in his presence, although no material evidence was discovered.

The suspect was then escorted to the Mackenzie Police Station, where his hands were swabbed for gun powder residue. Between 19:09hrs and 19:30hrs on Thursday evening, detectives conducted a video and audio interview with Caesar at the Mackenzie Police Station.

Before the interview, the suspect was informed of his rights and the accusation against him. It is alleged that on January 10, 2024, at Half Mile Wismar Linden, he intentionally discharged a loaded firearm, causing injury to a neighbouring five-year-old child residing in the apartment.

In his response, Caesar informed the officers that the firearm had been delivered to him by an undisclosed friend, who entrusted him with its safekeeping on the relevant evening. Additionally, he stated that he was attempting to remove the magazine when the round was discharged.

Furthermore, he contended that he journeyed to the Four Corner in Linden and restored the weapon to his comrade.
Police are currently making efforts to contact the ‘friend’, as investigations continue.