Suspect confesses to shooting dead 22-year-old at Jozef Israëlstraat Paramaribo
A 23-year-old man has confessed during his preliminary hearing to shooting dead the 22-year-old H.C. on Saturday evening in Paramaribo. The suspect was arrested on Sunday when he attempted to flee to the interior.
23-year-old makes full confession following fatal shooting incident in Paramaribo
The 23-year-old P.C.J. has made a full confession during his preliminary hearing concerning the shooting death of 22-year-old H.C., according to De Ware Tijd. The fatal shooting incident took place on Saturday evening at Jozef Israëlstraat, at the height of the Republic Bank in Paramaribo.
Police officers from Geyersvlijt arrived at the scene following a report and found H.C. with gunshot wounds. He was found to have already died. Forensic Investigation was engaged, after which the investigation was transferred to the Capital Crimes department.
P.C.J. had discarded the firearm used in the shooting along a road in Paramaribo following the shooting. Based on his direction, police found the weapon along with a ammunition cartridge holder and 61 live rounds in a verge. The firearm and ammunition have been seized.
The Regional Assistance Team Paramaribo and Geyersvlijt police immediately launched a joint search operation. Based on available information, the suspect's identity was established. On Sunday morning, police received a tip that P.C.J. was about to flee to a gold mine in the interior. Officers from Capital Crimes, the Regional Assistance Team and Geyersvlijt police intervened and arrested him whilst still in Paramaribo.
Following consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, P.C.J. has been remanded in custody. The precise circumstances of the shooting incident are being further investigated, according to the Suriname Police Corps on its website.
Source: De Ware Tijd