Man sought by cops over Festival City murder
The police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a 26-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the murder of Festival City resident, Darrell Breedy, who was fatally shot during a home invasion in early October.
In a wanted bulletin issued yesterday afternoon, the police said Terrence Pitt also known as ‘Sonna Boy’ and ‘Shots’, whose last known addresses are ‘B’ Field Sophia and 3rd Street Timehri, East Bank Demerara is wanted in relation with the murder of Breedy which occurred on October 10 at North Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
Stabroek News had previously reported that Breedy, 53, who worked as a tout outside the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, was shot once in his abdomen.
The attack occurred around 3.30 am at his Lot 2037 Hummingbird Street, Festival City, North Ruimveldt residence. He died on the spot.
Crime Chief (ag) Michael Kingston had told this newspaper, that initial investigations revealed that two bandits broke into Breedy’s home.
“He [Breedy] woke up, there was massive resistance and he was shot,” Kingston said.
The bandits, managed to escape with a television and $11,000 in cash. They gained entry into Breedy’s house through a window situated on the eastern side of the house.
Breedy was discovered lying face down in the kitchen in a pool of blood. He was shot once.
He was discovered by his daughter, who resided with him in the bottom flat of the two-storey building, which he also shared with his wife.
Breedy’s son, Keron King, said that he heard the gunshot but didn’t realise it came from his home. “After I hear the gunshot, me sista run up the step and seh ‘Daddy just get shoot, call the ambulance,’” King said.
He said when he rushed downstairs, he saw Breedy’s lifeless body in a pool of blood.
Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Pitt is asked to contact the police on telephone numbers 227-1611, 225-6940, 226-7065, 226-2870, 2271149, 225-3650, 911 or the nearest police station.
All information will be treated with the strictest confidence, the police said.