A 32-year-old miner was shot and killed during an altercation with a security officer at Sands Backdam, located along the Cuyuni River in Region Seven, on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Ceton Courtman, a resident of St. Monica Village in the Upper Pomeroon River area of Region Two.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident involved a confrontation between Courtman and a 27-year-old security guard, who is currently in custody. Details surrounding the circumstances of the altercation remain limited as authorities continue their investigation.
The police have not released further information regarding the events leading up to the shooting or the specific reasons for the confrontation. The security officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, is employed at a local mining operation.
This incident has raised concerns about safety and security in the mining areas of Guyana, where conflicts between miners and security personnel can occur. The police are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the facts of the case and any potential charges against the security guard involved.
Further updates are anticipated as the investigation progresses.
Source: guyanatimesgy.com
