POLICE have arrested three teenagers in connection with the alleged murder of 24-year-old Harry Brown, a male of Amerindian descent.
The fatal incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday, September 15, 2024, at approximately 01:30hrs at an Amerindian Heritage Month event held in Kairuni village.

According to a 23-year-old female resident of Kairuni village, who worked and lived with Brown, the two left their home at around 19:00hrs on Saturday, September 14 to attend the event at the local ball field. While at the gathering, they consumed alcoholic beverages, including Rude Boy and Stag beer.
During the event, a fight erupted, and Brown attempted to intervene and break up the altercation. In the ensuing chaos, the 15-year-old suspect, accompanied by two other individuals, allegedly attacked Brown with a knife, inflicting severe wounds to his abdomen and right hand. The altercation also left

two other individuals injured and both suffering stab wounds to the abdomen. They were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for treatment, where they remain as patients.

Following the attack, the suspects fled the scene. However, at around 21:00hrs the following evening, police, acting on information, raided a home in Moblissa Village. There they apprehended the 15-year-old suspect along with two other teenagers, ages 17 and 19.
The three suspects are currently in police custody, and are assisting with the ongoing investigation into the deadly stabbing. Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
This incident has left the Kairuni community shaken, with many calling for swift justice, and increased security measures at public events.