Akeem Wong shot dead

Akeem Wong

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.