Woman in suspected murder/suicide had several bullet wounds – autopsy

A post-mortem examination has shown that the Parfait Harmonie woman suspected to have died in a murder/suicide suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

The cause of death for  Anna Trotman, 39, a shopkeeper of Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara (WBD) was recorded as multiple gunshot injuries, the police said.

The suspected shooter, her husband, John Trotman , 42, sustained a gunshot wound to the head.

He was a gold miner and businessman of Onderneeming, Last Bridge, WBD.

The shootings occurred on July 18^th.

In a statement on Sunday the police said the incident occurred between 9.45 pm and 10.15 pm. Preliminary investigations indicate that an argument reportedly broke out at the residence shortly before several loud explosions were heard.

Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene where Anna Trotman and John Trotman were found with what were suspected to be gunshot injuries. Another  woman suffered injuries and was taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital.

Police said a Taurus .32 calibre pistol, nine spent .32 calibre shells and 30 live rounds of ammunition were recovered at the scene and have been lodged as exhibits.