The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of Michael Payne, 27 years, of South Ruimveldt, which occurred about 6.30 am today at 85 La Penitence Street, Albouystown.
Investigations revealed that about 2200h. last night, Payne tried to pacify a heated argument between one Sherlock Mc Kenzie, of 85 La Penitence Street, Albouystown, and some other persons and in the process he left his bicycle.
About 0630h., this morning Payne and a male suspect went to Mc Kenzie’s home to retrieve his bicycle and after repeatedly calling and banging his door and getting no response, they allegedly kicked down the door, entered the house, confronted Mc Kenzie and a scuffle ensued; it was during this encounter several loud explosions were heard and Payne’s companion fled as well as Mc Kenzie.
Payne was found lifeless in the house with suspected gunshot wounds to his head, upper left arm and chest. He was rushed to the GPHC where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body is presently at the Lyken’s Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem. The male suspect, who was with the deceased, is assisting with the investigation.
(Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story was withdrawn after the police corrected their press release.)
