The Police say they are investigating the murder of Helio Batista Xavier Neves, 47 yrs., a Brazilian National, which occurred about 20:00h. last night at Sourie Backdam, Puruni.
Enquiries disclosed that Neves who was a gold miner, had an altercation with a male over some parts for an excavator machine. As a result, the suspect armed himself with a cutlass and dealt Neves multiple chops about his body. He was rushed to the Bartica Hospital and was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspect has not yet been apprehended.
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