Venezuelan construction worker beaten, stabbed in Goed Fortuin; two suspects in custody

Detectives in Regional Division Three are investigating the murder of 30-year-old Omar Nazareth Martinez Rodriguez, a Venezuelan national and construction worker who resided at 61 Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara.

The incident occurred on the night of Saturday, June 14, at approximately 19:40 hrs in the vicinity of the Panda Supermarket, located on the Goed Fortuin Public Road.

According to police reports, Rodriguez was reportedly attacked, beaten, and fatally stabbed by three male suspects—also believed to be Venezuelan nationals.

Preliminary investigations reveal that Rodriguez was in a taxi, returning home, when the suspects—riding a motorcycle—intercepted the vehicle near the Demerara Harbour Bridge roundabout. Two of the suspects reportedly dismounted the motorcycle, opened the car door, and began assaulting Rodriguez inside the vehicle.

The driver of the motorcar managed to speed away from the scene, with one of the attackers still inside. He eventually stopped at Goed Fortuin, where he forcibly removed the suspect from Rodriguez and locked the injured man inside the vehicle for his safety.

The driver told investigators he entered the nearby Panda Supermarket. Upon exiting shortly after, he saw Rodriguez running toward the entrance of the supermarket.

A 29-year-old security guard on duty at the supermarket reported that he witnessed Rodriguez being chased by three identifiable men. The assailants caught up with him and continued to beat him. One of the suspects, who was armed with a knife, reportedly stabbed Rodriguez multiple times before all three attackers fled the scene.

Upon examination, the victim’s body bore stab wounds and injuries to the right hand, right foot, neck, and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and his remains have since been taken to Ezekiel Funeral Home, where a post-mortem examination is pending.

Following swift police action based on intelligence received, ranks in Regional Division #3 apprehended two of the suspects at La Grange. Both individuals are currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward.