…Suspect at large
A tragic incident unfolded in Corentyne as 29-year-old Ramanand Mingo lost his life after a heated argument turned deadly at a local bar.
The alleged assailant, having stabbed Mingo in the abdomen, is currently on the run, evading authorities in the aftermath of the fatal confrontation.
The events leading to this unfortunate incident transpired on a Sunday night as Mingo and his brother, Dayanand Mingo, were heading home from a bar situated on the Tain Public Road.
The night took a dark turn when, at another bar in the vicinity, a dispute escalated between the victim and the suspect.
According to Dayanand Mingo, his brother expressed a need for a drink, prompting a visit to a nearby bar.
A simple request for refreshment transformed into a heated argument, culminating in a shocking act of violence.
The suspect allegedly attacked Ramanand Mingo with a knife, inflicting a fatal wound to the abdomen.
In the chaos that ensued, the assailant managed to escape from the scene, leaving behind a lifeless Ramanand Mingo.
Desperate to save his brother, Dayanand Mingo recounted the distressing moments when he tried to assist Ramanand but was met with further violence.
The owner of the shop, armed with a cutlass, reportedly attacked Dayanand, exacerbating the tragedy.
Despite the efforts of Dayanand to save his brother, Ramanand succumbed to his injuries.
The heart-wrenching incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
As investigations are underway, the police in Berbice are actively pursuing the suspect, hoping to bring justice to the grieving family.
The tragic loss of Ramanand Mingo serves as a stark reminder of the profound consequences that can arise from seemingly trivial disputes, casting a somber cloud over the Corentyne community.