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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Suspect Identified in Deadly Gas Station Explosion
…President urges wide circulation of his photo, deep probe into incident
(Kaieteur News) – The suspect in Sunday night’s explosion at the Mobil Gas station on Regent Street that killed a young girl and injured several others has been identified.
Six-year-old girl, Soraya Bourne
Kaieteur News was told at the scene Sunday night that a Spanish speaking man was caught on camera placing an explosive device at the gas station.
President Irfaan Ali has since urged the Guyana Police Force to pursue the individual and circulate his photograph widely.
In a statement, President Ali said while on official duty in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he received comprehensive briefings late last night and early this morning regarding the circumstances surrounding the explosion at Mobil gas station at the corner of Regent and King Streets, Georgetown and the resulting demise of young Saraya Bourne and critical injuries suffered by Sedyia McIntosh and Rishad Lorde, and the injuries of Jennifer Cooper and Yvonne Jones.
‘I have directed that a full-scale investigation be launched immediately and that every available resource and investigative tool be utilised to determine the precise cause and circumstances of this incident.”
President Ali confirmed that he was also briefed on the identification of an individual of interest, and “I have instructed that images of this person be circulated widely so that the public may assist the Guyana Police Force by sharing any information that could aid the investigation.”
Scene from the incident
He reminded that Sunday evening Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond visited and expressed condolences to the mother of little Saraya, and Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony is continuing to follow up with the doctors who are treating the injured.
“I also extend my deepest sympathies to those affected and their families. I have spoken directly with the medical teams attending to the injured and have instructed that every form of support and care be provided to those under treatment,” the President assured.
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