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Watchman shot to head; body found in Essequibo River
(Kaieteur News) – The body of Vishal Miguel, a 24-year-old watchman, was discovered floating in the Essequibo River at Unity, Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) with a gunshot wound to his head.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Miguel, of Blake, EBE, works at shipping yard and was last seen around 19:00hrs on Monday, March 2, 2026, when he reportedly entered the shipping yard to commence duties.
Dead: Vishal Miguel
Around 08:00hrs on Wednesday, March 4, the proprietor of the establishment visited the location and discovered that several outboard engines were missing from boats docked in the river. This prompted a search in the area, during which Miguel’s body was observed floating in the Essequibo River.
The body was positively identified and taken to the DeKinderen Regional Hospital, and pronounced dead.
A post mortem examination conducted on Thursday by Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh determined that Miguel died as a result of a gunshot injury to the head.
His body was later handed over to relatives for funeral arrangements as police continue their investigations.
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