A tragic incident unfolded at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling on the West Coast Demerara, where a 34-year-old policeman, Lance Corporal Richard Haynes, was fatally shot by a local businessman. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Mr. Hussain, owns a cellphone store at the same location. According to the Guyana Police Force, the altercation stemmed from a dispute over the sale of a cell phone, which escalated into violence. Mr. Hussain allegedly used his licensed firearm to shoot Lance Corporal Haynes. The police have since seized the weapon as part of their ongoing investigation. This incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about public safety and the escalation of disputes into fatal violence. Authorities are urging calm and assuring the public that a thorough investigation is underway to bring justice to the victim and his family.