Police investigate fatal stabbing in George Town

Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place during the early morning hours of Friday, 13 February, at the intersection of Mary Street and McField Lane in George Town.
Shortly after 4:00AM, the police responded to a report of a fight in progress involving multiple people at the location, and subsequently learned that two males had been transported to the hospital with stab wounds, via private vehicle.
Following their arrival at the hospital, one of the men was pronounce deceased by the attending doctor. The second male remains in hospital being treated for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Two men, ages 19 and 24 and two women, ages 24 and 25, all residing in George Town, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder and affray in relation to the incident. They remain in custody pending further investigations.
The crime scene was cordoned and Mary Street, between Shedden Road and Fort Street, was closed to facilitate an active forensic examination of the area. The investigation into this incident is currently active and ongoing.

"Our condolences go out to the deceased's family, whom we are working with & supporting closely," says Detective Superintendent Peter Lansdown. "We are aware that a number of people were present during this affray and many left the scene before police arrived. We appeal for these people to make themselves known to us and explain what happened. We have established methods of protecting witnesses if necessary."

Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Mary Street and McField Lane between 4:00AM and 4:30AM and who may have witnessed the incident or has information relevant to the investigation to contact the Major Incident Room at 649-2930.

"This investigation is progressing quickly and I would ask the public & persons involved to assist us & allow my detectives to take all necessary & appropriate actions to bring this matter to justice and protect the public," D/Supt. Lansdown adds. "I am aware that images of people potentially involved have been published in the media and would stress that doing so before official release by the police can cause families to become distressed and could adversely affect legal and possible identification procedures. Once again I would warn media & the public not to take such action."

The public is encouraged to share any relevant material directly with the police at the number provided above or anonymously by the means provided below.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.