A 28-year-old male of Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara, is wanted for his role in the alleged murder of 38-year-old Ricardo Bailey, a labourer of Bagotstown, on April 28, 2024, at around 21:00 hrs.

According to the Guyana Police Force, inquiries revealed that on the date and time mentioned, the suspect and the deceased, along with other persons were imbibing at the back of Andy’s shop at Norton Street, Bagotstown, when an argument erupted which quickly escalated into a fight.

While the men wrestled, it was alleged that the suspect drew a knife from his pants waist and stabbed Bailey multiple times, then made good his escape, west along Norton Street.

The deceased was escorted to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by public spirited citizens and was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty. The body was examined and five stab wounds were seen: one to the left shoulder, left side abdomen, left hand, right side lower back and right forearm.

Bailey’s body is presently at the Memorial Gardens mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination. The suspect is still on the run.

Investigations are ongoing.