Policeman/ civilian killed in alleged ‘accidental’ shooting

A Police Corporal identified as Dwayne McPherson was killed on New Year’s Morning in the line of duty at Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara.

BIG Smith News Watch has been informed that the police who is stationed in Regional Police Division 5 is attached to the Mahaicony Police Station and was along with other colleagues, responding to a report when he met his demise.

Based on information reaching this publication, a report of assault was made by a member of the public when the police responded.

While in the area, McPherson reportedly attempted to arrest the person who the complain was made against and a scuffle ensued as the man resisted arrest.

It was reported that in the process of resisting arrest, another police attempted to intervene and a round was discharged.

The civilian was shot in the back and we were informed that the bullet reportedly passed through him and hit McPherson in the process also, killing them both.

The police are continuing their investigations into this matter.