Kaneville resident, 18, allegedly murdered by 15-year-old student 

Dowance Demonick, an 18-year-old resident of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was murdered on Friday allegedly by a 15-year-old student.

Police Headquarters reported that the two individuals were at odds for some time now over an issue that started at a football game.

A 61-year-old businesswoman, Sandra Edwards said she saw Demonick leave his home on a bicycle at about 15:30 hrs Friday.

At about 16:00hrs, he was seen by another resident crossing a wooden bridge in the village, and he was followed by the 15-year-old suspect and the suspect’s brother.

At the time, Demonick was armed with a piece of wood. He and the 15-year-old suspect reportedly ended up in a scuffle, and they both fell to the ground.

Police said the suspect, who was armed with a pair of scissors, dealt Demonick several stabs. The suspect’s brother, who was armed with a hockey stick, dealt Demonick several lashes while he lay on the ground.

Demonick was taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where he was seen but pronounced dead. He had several injuries (stab wounds) on his body. His body was taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

The 15-year-old suspect, who was also injured, was also taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where he was treated for injuries to the left side of his head.

He was arrested at the hospital. A video and audio interview was conducted with the suspect in the presence of his 38-year-old father.

Statements were also taken from other witnesses. Further investigations are underway.