Georgetown- The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man identified as Jacob Aaron, 22 years, whose body was found in a house at Kurukubaru, Pakaraimas, with a wound to his head, at about 2300h. on Thursday
A handgun along with two live rounds and a spent shell has been recovered at the scene by the police. In another incident at about 1000h. today the police at Bartica responded to a report received of threats involving the use of a firearm in the St. Mary’s Quarries area.
A man was subsequently arrested and during a search of his home an unlicensed pump action shotgun was found by the police. He is in custody assisting with the investigations.