Prison officer who died after revolt was shot five times – autopsy

Prison Officer, Odinga Wickham who was killed in the line of duty during Sunday’s riot and fire at the Camp Street Prison was  shot five times and died as a result of haemorrhagic shock and multiple organ damage, his autopsy yesterday revealed.

Speaking with Stabroek News yesterday, his mother Annette informed that the autopsy revealed he was shot  thrice in the stomach, once to his left hand and once in his buttocks.

It likely means that one or more of the prison escapees will soon be facing a murder charge.

The 33-year-old Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara resident was