Police in Regional Division #3 are investigating the suspected murder of Nicholas Boyce, a 38-year-old security officer of La Retraite, West Bank Demerara on Friday between 21:00hrs and 22:30hrs.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Boyce was at a shop at La Retraite Public Road, situated in front of his home, where his 31-year-old common-law wife was attending to customers.
An argument reportedly ensued between Boyce and his wife. During the argument, Boyce allegedly assaulted his wife, after which three male customers intervened. Boyce reportedly pulled a knife from his pocket and the men began pushing him away.
Police ranks visited the location and Boyce was found lying motionless in a pool of blood with a suspected stab wound to the left side of his neck.
A knife was recovered a short distance from where his body was found and lodged as investigations continue.
Boyce was escorted to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty.
His wife was also taken to the hospital for medical attention. Her condition is stable.
Following the incident, a 38-year-old male of La Retraite Backdam who was present at the location, was arrested and placed into custody.
CCTV cameras were observed in the area and will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
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