Weapons still being fired from boats in Demerara River

Ryan Persaud

Guns are still being fired by owners of moored boats on the Demerara River, a year after the death of 14-year-old Ryan Persaud, who was fatally injured by a stray bullet which was fired from a moored boat in front of his house at a Vive la Force resident.

The police force’s divisional commander has since vowed to look into the allegation that the practice continues, and has been reported at neigbhouring Free and Easy.

On September 2, 2013, Ryan was in front of his house catching shrimp with friends when he collapsed after