See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police in Regional Division #3 are investigating an alleged murder which occurred between 19:30hrs and 20:00hrs on Sunday February 22, 2026 at a shop located in La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, resulting in the death of Roberto Grant, called “Kayan,” 20, unemployed of La Parfaite Harmonie.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the 41-year-old suspect, a construction worker of Grove, East Bank Essequibo, was at the said location when an altercation reportedly ensued between him and the deceased. During the confrontation, both men allegedly armed themselves with objects and inflicted injuries on each other.
The suspect subsequently went to the La Parafaite Harmonie Police Station and made a report. Police ranks visited the scene and later escorted the injured parties to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where Grant was admitted and later succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.
A broken piece of a glass bottle was recovered from the scene and lodged. CCTV cameras in the area were observed and are to be reviewed.
The suspect was treated for injuries at the hospital and remains in police custody assisting with the investigation.
The body of the deceased is presently at the Ezekiel Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
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