Gold miner stabbed to death

Police are investigating the murder of 30-year-old Teo ‘Max’ James, a gold miner of 37 West La Penitence Housing Scheme, Georgetown which occurred on Monday, July 13.

Police Headquarters revealed that the incident occurred at about 19:40h in a camp at Blackwater Crusher, Cuyuni River.

The suspect, known as “Tallman” is being sought by the Police.

The victim, who was found with multiple suspected stab wounds about his body, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Bartica Regional Hospital; the body is presently at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting an autopsy.

“The victim and suspect were both said to be sharing a relationship with a female. No further information is available at this time,” Police Headquarters said.