‘White Boy’ shot dead in Bagotstown

Police are investigating the murder of 20-year-old Patrick Fraser popularly known as ‘White Boy’ who was shot dead while liming with friends in Norton Street, Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

The News Room understands that the shooting took place at an abandoned house is a known “drug yard” in the community.

Police said that Fraser, who resided at Republic Park, EBD, was consuming alcohol with friends when “someone discharged two rounds at him” at around 20:30hrs.

The young man, who is related to the owner of C&F Harbour Bridge Mall, was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by a friend where he died while receiving treatment.

The News Room understands that Fraser received a gunshot wound to his right upper leg and one to his right side rib which exited his left side.

Police recovered a.32 spent shell, one warhead, a pair of black and orange slippers and a white Polo cap at the crime scene.

Fraser’s body is at the Lyken Funeral Home awaiting a post mortem examination.