Georgetown: Ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) probing the death of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing have wrapped up the investigation.
Head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Wendell Blanhum said investigators have completed the file into the March 10th execution of the ex-soldier.
He further disclosed that the file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, last Friday for advice.
“The investigation was completed and is currently before the DPP. I do not wish to disclose anything further with regards to that investigation… We have someone in custody – the prime suspect is in custody,” the Crime Chief stated.
The main suspect, Regan Rodrigues, was arrested a few weeks ago with a .32 Tarus pistol and 14 matching rounds of ammunition.
A Police source has disclosed that the firearm was proven to be the same weapon that was used to execute Crum-Ewing. Guyana Times was made to understand that Rodrigues has not been cooperating with Police and was tight-lipped about his alleged involvement.
He was charged and placed before the courts for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Crum-Ewing was gunned down on March 10 while encouraging residents of Diamond New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara to cast their vote in the May 11 General and Regional Elections for the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change coalition.
With Rodrigues still in custody, the Police are hoping to discover the “intellectual authors” behind the execution-style killing, as they believe the suspect was paid a hefty sum to get the job done to cause chaos during the elections period.
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