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GDF soldier dies after being shot by colleague with AK-47

By Shemar Alleyne

12/06/2023

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A soldier of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was on Monday morning shot and killed by a colleague with an AK-47 at Camp Stephenson base in Timehri.

Dead is Tevon Daymon. HGP Nightly News understands that the shooting incident occurred at about 04:51h.

It is unclear what sparked the shooting, but this publication was informed that both men served in the esteemed 21 Artillery Unit.

Following the shooting, the suspect, who is a Lance Corporal, has been arrested.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided once it becomes available.

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