Guyanese stabbed to death by relative in NY

Jul 19, 2019 News

Kennan Orson Michael Paul, 24, was identified as the victim in a fatal stabbing Wednesday on Lake Street in Ithaca, New York, and police continue to look for the suspect, identified as Denzil Dexter Cummings, 28.

Killed: Kennan Paul

Yesterday, Tompkins County Sheriffs confirmed Paul, said to be from Guyana, was the victim.
Later in the day, Ithaca police released a photo of the suspect, also said to be from Guyana, and more info.
“It has been determined that these individuals are relatives, and this incident stemmed from a personal dispute. These men were in the City of Ithaca working as labourers for a construction company that was contracted by the Gun Hill Apartments,” said Lt. John Joly said in a news release.

On the run: Denzil Dexter Douglas.

“This was not a random act of violence. This investigation is fluid, and we are actively following up on all leads. When additional information becomes available, we will provide an update,” a report in the www.ithacajournal.com said.
The victim has been confirmed to be permanent resident of Newark, New Jersey, while investigators believe Cummings was as well.
The stabbing occurred around 10:38 a.m., Cornell University police said.

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