Ceremonial sendoff

Police Sergeant Alex Robert Vaughn, who was killed by a bullet from a colleague’s gun during the police’s hunt on March 12th, for prison escapee, convicted rapist and suspected murderer Akeem Wong, was yesterday laid to rest at the Helena Number 2 Cemetery, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. The sergeant was last stationed in Regional Police Division #7 as the Subordinate Officer-in-Charge of the Sherima Police Outpost. Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ Ravindradat Budhram, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, and Commander Region #7 Superintendent Dion Moore were among current and retired officers and ranks who attended the funeral service at the Living Fountain Ministries Church, East Coast Demerara. In this photograph police ranks are seen in a ceremonial procession for the late officer. (GPF photo)
Police Sergeant Alex Robert Vaughn, who was killed by a bullet from a colleague’s gun during the police’s hunt on March 12th, for prison escapee, convicted rapist and suspected murderer Akeem Wong, was yesterday laid to rest at the Helena Number 2 Cemetery, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. The sergeant was last stationed in Regional Police Division #7 as the Subordinate Officer-in-Charge of the Sherima Police Outpost. Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’ Ravindradat Budhram, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, and Commander Region #7 Superintendent Dion Moore were among current and retired officers and ranks who attended the funeral service at the Living Fountain Ministries Church, East Coast Demerara. In this photograph police ranks are seen in a ceremonial procession for the late officer. (GPF photo)