Accused shooter among two held over Sophia fatal shooting

Jamal Munroe

The two prime suspects in the murder of Sophia resident Jamal Munroe, including the alleged shooter, were arrested on Friday.

Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Police Force Jairam Ramlakhan confirmed that suspects, an 18-year-old and a 31-year-old, both also of Sophia, were taken into custody and are assisting police with investigations.

Two other persons, including a female security guard, who is said to be the mother of the alleged shooter, were initially arrested. The woman allegedly provided her son with her service weapon, which was used to commit the crime.

Munroe, 24, a labourer of ‘C’ Field, Sophia,