Police in Guyana are investigating a fatal shooting in Prasville, Wismar, Linden, after an altercation between two men ended with one man dead.

The victim has been identified as Keron McDonald, of Block 22, Wismar, Linden. Police said the shooting occurred on Wednesday morning during a confrontation involving McDonald and another man.

According to police, the suspect allegedly retrieved a firearm from a motor vehicle during the altercation and discharged a single round, striking McDonald.

McDonald was taken to the Linden Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead. Police later detained a 29-year-old suspect, who remains in custody while investigations continue. Authorities said the firearm has not yet been recovered.

The incident has renewed attention on violent crime and firearm-related incidents in Linden, while investigators continue gathering evidence surrounding the circumstances of the shooting.

Police are urging the investigation to continue without speculation as authorities work toward determining what led to the fatal confrontation.