Georgetown, Guyana: In the early hours of Sunday, tragedy struck at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Delph Street in Georgetown, as an unidentified man lost his life in a fatal encounter with a 31-year-old Supernumerary Constable employed by Bently Security Service.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 00:05 hrs, unfolded as the unknown individual allegedly attempted to break into a container filled with imported fruits.
According to the police report, the Supernumerary Constable was on duty, safeguarding a prominent business place at Delph Street and Campbell Avenue.
His attention was drawn to an individual wielding a chopper, who was tampering with the padlocks securing the container belonging to the businessman. Inside the container lay a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples.
The security guard recounted that he verbally warned the intruder to cease his attempt to break the lock. Ignoring the verbal warnings, the alleged perpetrator turned aggressively toward the security guard, brandishing the chopper.
Faced with what he perceived as an imminent threat, the guard, armed with a Glock 19 Pistol, discharged a single round in the direction of the advancing intruder.
Despite the warning shot, the intruder continued to approach, prompting the guard to take decisive action. Another shot was fired, and the man collapsed to the ground.
The police statement highlighted that the intruder was dressed in a blue short pants, a white jersey, white socks, and red slippers. A black-handled chopper was discovered next to his lifeless body.
Upon examination, what appeared to be a gunshot wound was observed on the left side of the intruder’s face.
Additionally, two smoking utensils were found on his person—one in his pants pocket and another in his pants crutch. A Doctor from the Georgetown Public Hospital pronounced the intruder dead at the scene.
Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters meticulously processed the crime scene.
The security guard, whose actions resulted in the fatality, was promptly arrested and is currently in custody, cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The firearm used in the incident has been seized and lodged as evidence.
This tragic incident raises questions about the use of force in private security roles and the potential escalation of confrontations in the line of duty.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities will be scrutinizing the circumstances surrounding the shooting and assessing whether the security guard’s actions were in line with established protocols.
The community awaits further details as this story continues to develop.
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