The police in Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) have detained a licensed firearm holder, who allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old miner early Sunday morning at Puruni Landing, Mazaruni River.
The dead teen has been identified as Dane Jerrick of Lot 1 ‘A’ Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara.
Police spokesman Jairam Ramlakhan, in a press release confirmed the incident which took place around 3.30am.
