Gold miner murdered at Blackwater Crusher

Police are investigating the murder of Teo ‘Max’ James, 30, a goldminer, of 37 West La Penitence Housing Scheme, Georgetown which occurred on Monday  allegedly by a male known as “Tallman” who is currently being sought.

The incident occurred in a camp at Blackwater Crusher, Cuyuni River, police said in a press release.

The victim who was found with multiple suspected stab wounds about his body, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Bartica Regional Hospital; the body is presently at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting an autopsy.
The victim and suspect  were both said to be sharing a relationship with a female.

No further information is available at this time, police said.