Prison escapee and double-murder suspect Akeem Wong was fatally shot this afternoon in Guyana at ‘Groete Creek’ Backdam, Essequibo River in Region #7.
The Guyana Police Force said Wong had escaped from the Mazaruni Prison on February 15, 2024, and has been on the run.
According to a report, he was sighted today at Groete Creek Backdam, Essequibo River, by a team of Joint Services members under the command of Major Bridgelall.
It is reported that upon seeing the officers, the escapee emerged from some bushes and allegedly charged towards them whilst wielding a cutlass. He was fired upon and fatally wounded.
His body was escorted to Bartica Hospital.
The scene was processed and the following items were found on him and nearby: One cutlass, GY$4,700, three Sim cards, one flash drive and memory card, one scissors, four cigarettes, one flashlight with batteries, one fishing hook, 100 Canadian dollars, a cellular phone and one lighter
Investigations are continuing.