A chainsaw operator is now dead after being stabbed by a man with whom he had a heated argument at Mashabo Housing Scheme, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), on Monday afternoon.



Rayandra Abrams also known as “Bruce”



Dead is 26-year-old Rayandra Abrams also known as “Bruce,” of Mashabo Housing Scheme.



According to reports, the incident occurred around 13:30h at the Mashabo Housing Scheme, located north of the Mashabo Mission. Police have since said that witnesses related that there was an argument between Abrams and the suspect.



Police said that a 25-year-old barber and cousin of the victim, stated that he saw the two men arguing on the access road, where suspect allegedly threatened Abrams with a black-handled knife.



The barber recalled advising his cousin to leave, but Abrams reportedly refused. Moments later, the barber said heard Abrams call out for help. Turning back, he saw Abrams clutching his bleeding neck and suspect fleeing south on a motorcycle. The barber told Police that he assisted his cousin but Abrams succumbed to his injuries. Police were summoned to the scene and along with a doctor from the Suddie Public Hospital and Abrams was pronounced dead.



The dead man’s mother, Sonia Abrams, told Police that there is an ongoing dispute between her son and the suspect over an alleged unpaid debt of $15,000. Police are in search for the suspect who is also a chainsaw operator from High Hill Mashabo.



Abrams’ body was transported to Suddie Public Hospital mortuary. (G14)