South Rupununi rancher killed with arrow

The Police say they are investigating the murder of Pius Ernest, 32 years, a rancher of Karaudanawa Village, South Rupununi by a 50-year-old  farmer , which occurred about 22:00hrs on 2019-08-05 at Karaudanawa Village, South Rupununi.

Investigation so far revealed that the suspect saw his spouse in the company of Ernest (deceased) at a location in the village and he armed himself with a bow and arrow and fatally shot him in the upper part of his body.

The suspect has since been arrested and is assisting with the investigation.

A further update will be given later.