Below is a statement by Crime Chief, Mr. Wendell Blanhum
Pursuant to an ongoing investigation of murder committed on Deon Charles in Albouystown on 24th December, 2021, the suspect Ezekiel Hawker aka “Alpha” for whom a WANTED BULLETIN was issued
was arrested on Wednesday 27th December, 2021 by law enforcement officials in Suriname who were informed by local investigators that the suspect had fled the jurisdiction in an attempt to evade capture.
As a result of the collaborative efforts, Ezekiel Hawker was handed over by the officials from Suriname to our local investigators who promptly arrested him and placed him in custody.
Subsequently, the allegation of Murder committed on Deon Charles was put to Ezekiel Hawker aka “Alpha” and he admitted to committing the act, under caution.
Charles told investigators that he shot and killed Deon Charles, who had previously shot him on two occasions, after seeing him on Christmas eve night on James Street, Albouystown.
Investigators also have in custody the driver of the motor car which transported the suspect to and from the scene. He is also cooperating with the detectives.
The probe is ongoing and upon completion, the case file will be sent for legal advice.
Further, the Guyana Police Force would like to take this opportunity to thank our law enforcement counterparts in Suriname who, over the years, have offered vital support to the GPF in apprehending suspects who have fled our jurisdiction and promptly handing them over for investigations to proceed.
Finally, in recent times, suspects of high profile crimes have opted to flee the jurisdiction believing that they will forever evade justice. Rest assured that the GPF intends to relentlessly pursue any suspect who adopts this course of action.
