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Father, son killed in interior during robbery attempt

Aug 19, 2011 News

 

Police in the interior are currently investigating a double-murder during which a father and his only son were killed by armed bandits who attempted to rob their mining camp.
Kaieteur News understands that the father, Daniel Higgins Sr., 48, was shot at least two times while his 22-year-old son, Daniel Jr., was severely chopped.
Police sources yesterday said that the incident happened in the Konawaruk-Whitewater area.
The two resided at Lot 55 Main Street, Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara.  When this newspaper visited the home late yesterday afternoon relatives were hesitant to speak to the media.
Shauna Higgins, the dead man’s daughter, spoke briefly to Kaieteur News. According to the young woman, the family received the message just after lunch yesterday.
She opined that the incident might have happened the day before, but could not speculate since the family did not have all the information.
This newspaper was told that the father and son left their home only last Tuesday. According to the daughter, the two victims had no known enemies and she could not say what prompted the savage attack.
Kaieteur News understands that the senior Higgins owned and operated a dredge and excavator in the interior.
Meanwhile, sources told this newspaper that two armed bandits attacked the camp, while Daniel Higgins Sr. was in the “pit” with workers; he was shot to the back. His son who was a short distance away reportedly intervened in an attempt to save his father and was viciously chopped to death.
There are unconfirmed reports that one of the men was buried by persons in the area, even though this is not procedural. (Latoya Giles)

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