The prime suspect in the murder committed on Mark Braithwaite at Bartica, Raymond Roopnarine, was released on $1 million bail following advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions as investigations continue.
According to the Police, he has been reporting to the Bartica Police Station and the File will return to the DPP Chambers today for further guidance.
The alleged murder occurred last week at a gaming center that Roopnarine’s father owns.
The victim who is a regular customer reportedly spilled alcohol on a countertop which led to Roopnarine and Braithwaite having a misunderstanding.
According to police reports, Braithwaite armed himself with several glass bottles and began hurling them at Roopnarine, who then armed himself with a hammer and went behind Braithwaite, who had made his way to the front of the gaming center, where he dealt him blows to his head and face.
Braithwaite fell to the ground and remained motionless. He was taken to the Bartica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was examined, and blunt wounds were observed to the right jaw area, above the right eye and to the forehead.
