Labourer chopped to death following violent altercation at Tuschen

March 9 2026

A 29-year-old labourer was found dead at his Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo home on Monday morning following an alleged altercation.

The deceased has been identified as Herbert Hartman of Tuschen New Scheme.

According to police, reports indicate that Hartman and a 23-year-old construction worker, who are known to each other, were earlier at a worksite in the community on Sunday evening where they were reportedly consuming alcohol.

During that time, an argument allegedly broke out between the two men.

It is alleged that the dispute escalated later that night when the suspect went to Hartman’s residence armed with a cutlass, leading to a confrontation.

At about 06:00 hrs on Monday, Hartman was discovered lying motionless in a pool of blood at his home with multiple chop wounds about his body.

He was subsequently taken to the DeKinderen Regional Hospital where a doctor on duty pronounced him dead. His body was later transported to Ezekiel Funeral Home where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

A 23-year-old man has since been detained as authorities continue their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.