A heated argument between drinking buddies turned deadly when a Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) man was stabbed with a pair of scissors during the wee hours of yesterday.
The dead man has been identified as Floyd McGarrell, 34, a driver of Tuschen Wrong Turn Squatting Area.
Police in a statement yesterday said that the murder occurred at approximately 4.45 am at Back Street. The suspect, a 41-year-old fisherman, who is said to be from the same area was arrested sometime after and is presently in police custody assisting with investigations.
