By Ramona Luthi
An 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the West Demerara Regional Hospital last night after his 16-year-old cousin stabbed him over an outstanding debt of $440.
According to Police, the 16-year-old gave his cousin, Leon Anthony Richie, a loan of $440 to buy bread some time ago. However, Richie never repaid his teen relative.As such, an argument ensued during the late hours of yesterday afternoon between the two and in a fit of rage, the 16-year-old grabbed a knife from his home and walked over to Richie’s residence a few houses away, at Lot 120 Canal #1 Polder, West Bank Demerara.
The enraged 16-year-old reportedly stabbed the 18-year-old multiple times about his body.
Police have confirmed that the teen suspect is now in custody.
Investigations are ongoing.
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