Grenade attack on KN…Cops detain another suspect as probe intensifies

Jun 12, 2016 News

Police have detained another suspect in last week’s brazen grenade attack on Kaieteur News, even as they spread the dragnet further to capture the main perpetrators.

Wanted: Shemar Wilson

Among those still at large is 20-year-old Shemar Wilson, called ‘Abdue,’ for whom police issued a wanted bulletin on Friday.
Wilson is said to be from Lot 43 North Sophia, Georgetown, and from Lot 51 West La Penitence, Georgetown. Police are said to be also looking for a close associate of Wilson’s.
Investigators are even more convinced that the silver-grey Toyota Spacio that they impounded in Norton Street is the one from which the fragmentation grenade was thrown.
Kaieteur News has received information that three persons, including the driver, were in the vehicle. Prior to the attack, the occupants were seen parked in James Street, Albouystown. It is believed that they drove past Kaieteur News twice before returning to James Street.
Minutes later, one of the men exited the vehicle and smeared mud on the rear number plate before the men drove off.
After tossing the grenade, the men headed north down Saffon Street, but later crashed in the vicinity of Norton Street and Mandela Avenue. Three men, including an individual in a hooded garment, reportedly fled from the car.
The investigation is being spearheaded by ‘A’ Division Commander Clifton Hicken and ranks from the Major Crimes Unit. A large team of detectives is said to be on the case.
Investigators have been tight-lipped on the possible identity of the planner(s) and the motive for the attack.
Video footage from a Kaieteur News CCTV camera shows the grey Toyota Spacio, which is heading north down Saffon Street, slowing as it approaches Mr. Lall’s vehicle. The vehicle then accelerated after the grenade was thrown.
The grenade attack, which was carried out as Kaieteur News was holding a wake for its Assistant Editor Dale Andrews, has been condemned both locally and internationally.
Yesterday, Kaieteur News publisher Glenn Lall expressed thanks to the public whose information has assisted the police.
“We at Kaieteur News would like to say thanks to the many callers, and sympathizers who have provided valuable information to the police,” Lall said.
Anyone with information that may be of help to the police and could also lead to the arrest of Shemar Wilson may contact the police on telephone numbers 225-6411, 225-227, 225-8196, 227-1149, 226-7065, 911 or the nearest Police Station. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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