In a shocking incident that underscores the dangers of social media recklessness, Jamal Bourne, a 24-year-old Guyanese man under investigation for homicide, fatally shot himself in the head during a live TikTok broadcast. The event occurred on Sunday evening while Bourne, who operated under the alias ‘Skinny,’ was streaming alongside another armed individual.
According to reports from Times Caribbean, Bourne was visibly handling a firearm while wearing a ski mask and issuing threats to viewers during the broadcast. The live session took a tragic turn when the weapon accidentally discharged, resulting in immediate fatal injury. Numerous viewers witnessed the incident in real-time before the stream terminated abruptly following the gunshot.
Guyanese law enforcement officials confirmed Bourne was a prime suspect in a recent murder case. During the livestream, he allegedly brandished the weapon aggressively while boasting about previous acts of violence. Police pronounced him dead shortly after the incident.
Authorities are currently analyzing the digital footage and other electronic evidence as part of their investigation. The public has been strongly advised against sharing or viewing the disturbing video content to prevent further trauma and maintain the integrity of the ongoing investigation.