Diamond man allegedly murdered in Skull City 

Shiv Persaud, a 23-year-old auto body technician of Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, was allegedly murdered on Sunday night.

Police Headquarters reported that the incident occurred at about 22:30 hrs.

It was noted that Persaud was at a shop in Skull City, Little Diamond consuming alcoholic beverages during the day. During that period, he had a misunderstanding with the suspect, Alex Gonsalves, who was also consuming alcohol. The men subsequently fought.

At about 22:30hrs, Persaud was in the company of a friend, 26-year-old Daimon Ramnarine when they were confronted by the suspect in Skull City.

Gonsalves was reportedly armed with a knife; he dealt Persaud several stabs about the body.

Ramnarine tried to intervene but was also stabbed. Ramnarine then picked up Persaud and drove to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre. Persaud died while receiving medical treatment. Ramnarine was also treated but self-discharged and proceeded to a private hospital.

Persaud’s body was later photographed and examined by Police and injuries suspected to be stab wounds were observed on the left side shoulder, left side chest, and other parts of his body.

The body is at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Police are looking for the suspect as investigations continue.

UPDATE: Police subsequently noted that the suspect, Alex Gonsalves, tuned himself in on Monday.