Unidentified Man Murdered at La Penitence

October 14 2025

-Police seeking public help to identify victim

The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the alleged murder of an unidentified man, believed to be of mixed race, which occurred early Tuesday morning at Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown.

According to reports, the incident took place around 03:45 hrs on October 14, 2025. Police ranks responded promptly and arrived at the scene about 04:00 hrs, where they discovered the victim lying on his left side in a crouched position in a pool of blood.

The man was dressed in a blue long pants, a blue and white striped jersey, red boxer shorts, and black Nike slippers. Emergency Medical Technicians were summoned to the location and pronounced him dead at the scene.

A preliminary examination revealed what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the forehead, with an exit wound to the back of the head.

According to a police report, Crime Scene Unit ranks processed the area and recovered one spent shell, which has since been marked, sealed, and lodged as evidence. The body was later transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where it awaits identification and a post-mortem examination.

Investigators noted the presence of CCTV cameras in the vicinity, which will be reviewed as part of the ongoing probe.

The Police Force is appealing to members of the public who may have information that could assist in identifying the deceased or advancing the investigation to contact the nearest police station or call 911.

Investigations continue.