Police investigating suspected murder of Cuban national in Melanie

Police are investigating the suspected murder of a Cuban national, Jose Aurelio Ramirez, 54, who was found with multiple stab wounds in Melanie, East Coast Demerara, early Sunday morning.

Police said the incident occurred at around 2:40 am on Market Street. A patrol unit in the area observed emergency medical technicians from the Melanie Fire Station attending to Ramirez and a woman, also a Cuban national, at the scene.

Ramirez’s body bore several suspected stab wounds, including a slash to the left wrist and injuries to the chest, right bicep, right rib, and chin. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The woman, who showed no signs of physical injury, was interviewed and is assisting investigators.

Authorities confirmed that one suspect is currently in custody. The body has been taken to Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where a post-mortem examination is pending.

Investigations are ongoing.