GDF BASE SHOOTING: Shooter identified, victim was moving target

L-R: DECEASED- Private Daymon, IN CUSTODY-Brian Morrison

Brian Morrison has been identified as the Guyana Defence Force Soldier who shot and killed his colleague, Private Tevon Daymon Monday morning at Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri as the two had a misunderstanding.

In new information coming to hand, this publication has been told that during the argument the two had, Daymon struck Morrison to the head with an object causing bleeding and a large wound on Morrisson’s head.

A wound to the head of Brian Morrison which was reportedly inflicted by Private Daymon

Daymon then ran after Morrison in an attempted to retaliate. It was at that point that Morrisson cocked his weapon and began opening rapid fire behind Daymon as he ran.

Sources familiar with the investigation indicated that twenty-seven rounds were fired from the AK-47 assault rifle which Morrison had in his position at the time.

In two separate videos which were shared with this publication, one showed the extent of the aggression and intent of Morrison to hit his moving target, Private Daymon. The second video showed Private Daymon laying motionless on the ground as his colleagues checked to see if he still had any signs of life.

One person was heard calling on other soldiers to ensure that the other rank (Morrison) was captured. A photograph that was also provided to this publication showed the gaping wound on the head of Brian Morrison.

The Guyana Defence Force in a statement Monday morning said the incident does not reflect the professionalism the force stands for and that the isolated incident is not a reflection of the GDF’s interest in ensuring that it protects and looks after the welfare of its soldiers.

The organization also noted that the army will be kicking in its support systems for the family of the deceased soldier.

Morrison is being questioned by the police and GDF as the investigations into the shooting continue.