Security Guard Dies After Being Stabbed During Shop Brawl in West Bank Demerara

Kaieteur News reports that police in Regional Division #3 are investigating the alleged murder of Nicolas Boyce, a 38-year-old security officer for La Retraite, West Bank Demerara. The incident occurred on Friday, October 30, 2026, between 21:00hrs and 22:30hrs along La Retraite Public Road.

According to preliminary investigations, Boyce was at a shop near his residence where his 31-year-old common-law wife was serving customers when an argument reportedly started between the two individuals.

During the confrontation, it is alleged that Boyce assaulted his wife, which led to three male customers intervening. Boyce reportedly took a knife from his pocket, after which the men started pushing him away. Police arrived at the location and discovered Boyce lying motionless in a pool of blood, exhibiting what appeared to be a stab wound to the left side of his neck.

A knife was recovered some distance from where his body was located, and investigations are ongoing. Boyce was transported to the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where a doctor on duty pronounced him deceased upon arrival. His common-law wife also received medical attention at the hospital, and her condition was reported as stable.

Subsequently, a 38-year-old man from La Retraite Backdam, West Bank Demerara, who was reportedly present at the scene, was taken into custody and arrested. Authorities are also expected to review CCTV footage from the area as part of the continuing investigation, and the suspect remains in police custody.