Prison escapee and double-murder suspect Akeem Wong was fatally shot at around 13:40 hrs today at ‘Groete Creek’ Backdam, Essequibo River in Region #7, the police say.
Wong had escaped from the Mazaruni Prison on the 15th February 2024 and had been on the run. He was sighted today at Groete Creek Backdam, Essequibo River, by a team of Joint Services members under the command of Major Bridgelall.
Upon seeing the ranks, the police say that the escapee emerged from some bushes and charged towards them whilst wielding a cutlass. He was fired upon and fatally wounded. He fell to the ground and was relieved of his weapon.
The body has been escorted to Bartica Hospital.
The scene was processed and the following items were found on him and nearby:
One cutlass
$4700 Guyana Currency
3 Sim cards
1 flash drive and memory card
One pair of scissors
4 cigarettes
One flash light with batteries
One fishing hook
100 Canadian dollars
One cellular phone
One lighter
Investigations continue.
