According to police, the victim went to the Santodorp police station bleeding and emotional after the incident to file a report. M.P. stated that he had been playing dice with several other boys, using SRD 500 banknotes as stakes.
At one point, the minor D.S. appeared at the location and wanted to take part in the gambling game. However, the teenager had only SRD 10 with him. When M.P. made it clear to him that this amount was insufficient to play, the 17-year-old allegedly walked away angrily.
A short time later, according to the complainant, the teenager returned armed with a sharp object. He allegedly then inflicted a stab wound to M.P.’s right shoulder, after which he left the scene.
Police referred the victim, with a medical treatment form, to the Emergency Department of the Academisch Ziekenhuis Paramaribo (AZP).
Suspect admits to stabbing, but gives different account
The 17-year-old suspect voluntarily reported to the police station on Monday, November 9, after being summoned by police. During his questioning, he admitted that he had stabbed M.P.
However, D.S. gave a different account of what led to the incident. According to his statement, he stabbed his opponent after the latter had first hit him with a stone. Whether this statement corresponds with the actual events will have to emerge from the further police investigation.
After consultation with the Openbaar Ministerie (Public Prosecution Service), the minor suspect was detained on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, attempted grievous bodily harm and assault. The police investigation into this case is continuing.
