Prime suspect arrested in shooting death of Linden nursery school teacher

Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2025, 20:09 by Writer

The man, who allegedly shot and killed his ex-reputed wife on Saturday, was arrested on Sunday to assist with investigations into the incident at R&R Hotel, Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said.

Twenty-one-year-old Shaka “Concrete Man” Phillips of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden is accused of fatally shooting nursery school teacher, 26-year-old Jenel Pollydore of Lower Kara Kara, Linden.

Police said the assailant, who is the father of their three children, was arrested at about 3:35 p.m. on Sunday in South Amelia’s Ward, Linden.

“The Guyana Police Force remains committed to ensuring justice is served and urges members of the public to be forthcoming with any information that may assist the ongoing investigation,” the law enforcement agency said. Police also thanked citizens, who cooperated with police, leading to the capture of Phillips.

The GPF also thanks those citizens who cooperated with the police, leading to Shaka Phillips being captured.

Police said the woman’s niece, Malika Pollydore, informed investigators that they were at a wedding reception at R&R Hotel. The woman said her now deceased aunt was standing by the gate in front of the hotel when the suspect approached her and asked why she was not answering her phone. “An argument ensued between them, and the suspect took out a handgun and discharged a round at her,” police also alleged.

Police said Pollydore then ran into the hotel by the pool area, and the suspect chased behind her and discharged two more rounds at her. He then ran out of the hotel and escaped in an unknown direction.

“The woman fell to the ground and became motionless, and the police were summoned. On arrival, the Police saw the body on the ground, motionless. The body was examined, and two gunshot wounds were seen,” police said, adding that one of the wounds is on the right side face and the other on the back of the head. Investigators said they found two 9mm spent shells at the scene.