Man fatally stabbed during brawl, suspect in custody

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday said William Jaris, 25, from Greenwich Park, East Bank Essequibo, was fatally stabbed during a fight in the vicinity of Ruby Bridge.

Enquiries disclosed that William and the suspect, who was identified as Davie Riveia, 33, a labourer of Ruby Back Dam, East Bank Essequibo, are well known to each other. Riveia was arrested and is assisting with the investigation.

It further disclosed that the two men were involved in an argument at a shop in the vicinity of Ruby Bridge. A fight ensued between them, and the suspect was seen with a knife. Shortly after, blood was seen oozing from Jaris’ body.
Riveia reportedly escaped on a bicycle, and the victim collapsed.

Jaris was subsequently rushed to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Persaud.

The body was examined, and three stab wounds were seen: one to the right side of the jaw, one to the chest, and one to the left upper arm.

The body was later escorted to Ezekiel Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Riveia was later arrested at his home and taken to the Parika Police Station. He was also taken to the hospital for medical attention after a wound was seen above his left eye.