Published: 28th of October, 2025 by Patrick Carpen
Last updated: October 29, 2025 at 5:07 amCover photo shows the suspect in police van and a wanted bulletin image in inset.
On the evening of Sunday, 26th of October, 2025, at around 7:23 PM, a deadly blast occurred at a gas station in central Georgetown, Region 4, Guyana. A 6-year-old girl was killed in the explosion and several persons injured. There was also significant damage to vehicles and nearby infrastructure.
CCTV footage released early next morning showed a man walking to the service station with a large, bulky, black plastic bag in his hand. He attempted to place the plastic bag in the garbage bin next to the fuel pumps but the pump attendant on duty barred the action. He departed and subsequently placed it at another locality in the service station compound.
After the blast at the Mobil Service Station, investigators quickly concluded that it was caused by an explosive device, or bomb, placed on the premises. The man on CCTV footage was quickly labeled the prime suspect. Within 24 hours, the police arrested 3 persons suspected of being linked to the crime.
As the nation grappled to come to terms with this national tragedy, police scrambled to find the criminal who had bombed the gas station. Investigators attempted to use artificial intelligence technology to zoom in and clarify screengrabs from the CCTV footage in an effort to identify the suspect. However, it appears that the AI enhanced images were faulty. Within 48 hours, the suspect was named and a photo of him was posted on a police-issued wanted bulletin.
Investigator’s Use Artificial Intelligence technology to Try to Identify the Suspect
On the morning of Monday, 27th of October, 2025, at around 6:00 AM, the Guyana Police Force posted AI enhanced images that were taken from the CCTV footage of the suspect entering the gas station. However, it turns out that the ai enhanced pictures were misleading and not close to the suspect’s actual appearance.
Police Launches Investigation
On the morning of Monday, 27th of October, 2025, at around 7:00 AM, the Guyana Police Force issued a statement that they have launched an investigation into the deadly gas station bombing.
Police Statement – 27th of October, 2025 @ 7:00 AM
๐ฎ๐ท๐ญ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Police are investigating a major explosion that occurred at the Mobil Fuel Station located at Regent and King Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown, around 19:36hrs on Sunday October 26, 2025 which claimed the life of a child and left four others injured.
Preliminary investigations revealed that earlier in the evening, a male of mixed ethnicity, believed to be a Spanish speaking foreign national, was seen at the location with two bulky black plastic garbage bags. He reportedly attempted to dispose of the bags in a garbage bin at the station but was prevented from doing so by an attendant. The individual subsequently left the area, heading south along King Street to the western side of the fuel station.
At approximately 19:36hrs, a powerful explosion was heard on the southwestern side of the compound, near the section where bottled cooking gas is stored. The blast caused extensive damage to the building, several parked vehicles and nearby properties.
At the time of the explosion, motor car PTT 8275, a silver Toyota Premio, was in the compound with driver Jenica Hooper, 27 years, a teacher of Breeda Street, Werk-en-Rust; her mother, Yvonne Jonas, 71 years, a pensioner; her nieces, Soraya Bourne, 6 years (now deceased), and Seddia McIntosh, 12 years, a student; along with her nephew, Reshard Lord, 7 years, a pupil – all of the said address.
They were taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where Soraya Bourne was pronounced dead on arrival. The other victims were treated for injuries and remain in stable condition.
The explosion also damaged four other motor vehicles and caused minor structural damage to a nearby building.
Ranks from the Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters led by senior officers processed the scene and collected several items of evidential value, including fragments of black plastic bags and adhesive tape, which have been sent for forensic analysis. CCTV footage has been obtained and is being reviewed to assist investigators.
The Commissioner of Police Mr. Clifton Hicken along with his Executive Leadership Team and the entire Guyana Police Force extend deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of young Soraya Bourne during this time of immense grief. The Force also wishes a speedy recovery to the injured victims and assures the public that every effort is being made to bring justice in this tragic matter.
Investigations are continuing.
Police Arrest Three Suspects
Yesterday evening, 27th of October, 2025, at around 8 PM, the Guyana Police Force issued a statement that they had arrested three suspects in connection with the bombing of the service station.
Police Update – 27th of October, 2025 @ 8 PM
๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐: ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ท๐ญ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
The Guyana Police Force wishes to provide an update on the investigation into the tragic explosion that occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Mobil Fuel Station, Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, which claimed the life of a child and left four others injured.
Since the issuance of the earlier statement, investigators have made significant progress. Three individuals, including a male Venezuelan national, have been taken into custody and are assisting with the investigation.
Earlier today, acting on intelligence and CCTV analysis, investigators conducted a coordinated operation that led to the interception of a silver motor car (PSS 7874) which was used to transport one of the suspects. The vehicle was subsequently located and the three mentioned individuals were arrested and are in custody.
Information obtained from these arrests has provided key leads to investigators. The principal suspect, who remains at large, is being actively sought as the investigation continues.
A Wanted Bulletin has been issued for the suspect, who is believed to be of Spanish-speaking nationality. The Guyana Police Force urges anyone who may have seen or interacted with this individual or who may have information on his whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call 911 immediately.
Investigators continue to assess the scene of the explosion. Damage was observed to the Mobil minimart, storage bond, and four fuel pumps, as well as to several nearby buildings – including the KFC outlet, adjoining commercial establishments and portions of the High Court – consistent with shockwave impact from the blast.
Experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory have collected samples, including plastic and metal fragments which are being analysed to determine their origin and evidential value.
The Guyana Police Force remains resolute and diligent in advancing this investigation. Every effort is being made to bring those responsible to justice and to safeguard the lives and property of all citizens.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Wanted Bulletin Posted
Early this morning, 26th of October, 2025, at around 7 AM, the Guyana Police posted a wanted bulletin for the suspect in the bombing of the gas station.
Police Finds Clothing Worn by Suspect
At around 11 AM today, 28th of October, 2025, the Guyana Police Force issued a statement that they had found the clothing worn by the suspect during the terrorist act.
๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ
โ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
The Guyana Police Force wishes to provide a ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ on the investigation into the tragic explosion that occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Mobil Fuel Station, Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, which claimed the life of a child and left four others injured.
The Guyana Police Force has obtained a positive identification of the principal offender (Spanish-speaking foreign national), for whom a Wanted Bulletin was issued for Terrorism. At this time, the Guyana Police Force would also like to release the following photograph, showing the clothing which the suspect wore during the perpetration of the deadly crime, which was found at a location in Region Three.
The GPFโs Corporate Communications Unit will provide further updates as the Police pursue the suspect and investigations continue.
Reward Offered
At around 1 PM today, 28th of October, 2025, the police posted a reward-offered notice of 5 million Guyana dollars for information leading to arrest of the suspect.
Suspect Nabbed
At around 3PM today, 28th of October, 2025, the Guyana Police Force posted via their Facebook page that they had apprehended the suspect.
Acting on information received, a team of Police headed by a Superintendent, went to Vergenoegen sideline dam, East Bank Essequibo, today (Tuesday, October 28th, 2025), where the main perpetrator (terrorist suspect), Daniel Alexander Ramirez Peodomo, was promptly arrested. He is presently in Police custody, assisting with the ongoing investigations into the tragic explosion that occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Mobil Fuel Station, Regent and King Streets, Georgetown, which claimed the life of a child and left four others injured. – Guyana Police Force
The police posted the photo below of the suspect in the police van.
Police Say Suspect Confessed
Many persons expressed doubts as to whether the image on the wanted bulletin and the suspect arrested today were the same. Although the facial features bore a striking resemblance, the image on the wanted bulletin appeared to show a person of much lighter complexion. Further, the man seen on CCTV footage appeared to be taller and more built. However, police, during a press conference held today, 28th of October, 2025, at around 6:30 PM, said that the suspect was positively identified by one of his accomplices and that he confessed to the crime during interrogation. The police told reporters that 9 persons are presently in custody and that the prime suspect was identified by one of his accomplices in custody.
President Ali Calls for Death Sentence
President Ali said yesterday, 27th of October, 2025, in a Facebook Post, that the death penalty will be sought for the person who bombed the service station. He referenced legislation which states that persons who commit terrorist acts are eligible for the death penalty.
THE CRIMINAL LAW OFFENCES ACT CHAPTER 8:01:
Police Press Statement
The police this evening, 28th of October, 2025, at around 7:30 PM, issued a press statement in relation to the arrest of the suspect in the gas station bombing.
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
โฆ๐ถ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
The Guyana Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its investigation into the October 26, 2025 explosion at the Mobil Fuel Station, Regent and King Streets, Georgetown – an act that tragically claimed the life of 6-year-old Soraya Bourne and left four other persons injured.
Preliminary investigations revealed that on the night in question, a male Spanish-speaking individual was observed in the vicinity of the fuel station carrying one large black plastic bag. Moments later, a powerful explosion occurred on the western side of the premises, resulting in the death of an eight-year-old child, injuries to four other persons and significant structural damage to the gas station and several nearby buildings and vehicles.
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
From the onset, a Special Investigative Task Force was established comprising members of the Major Crimes Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters, Regional Divisions 3, 4A, and 4B and other key stakeholders, supported by intelligence and forensic experts. The investigation was coordinated from the highest level of the Force, with continuous oversight by the Commissioner of Police and his Executive Leadership Team.
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ
The Force, in collaboration with the Safe City Command Centre and allied intelligence agencies, utilized video-forensic analysis, digital tracking, and data correlation to trace the suspectโs movements before and after the incident. Acting on a credible information and through inter-agency coordination and field intelligence, investigators were able to locate the suspect at Vergenoegen Sideline Dam, East Bank Essequibo, where he was captured earlier today Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in a coordinated operation led by a Superintendent.
This success underscores the integration of modern policing technology with traditional investigative work, demonstrating the Forceโs growing capacity in counter-terrorism and digital intelligence operations.
๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The main suspect, Daniel Alexander Ramirez Peodomo, a Venezuelan national, is presently in custody assisting with ongoing investigations.
Several other persons of interest are being questioned as the Force expands its probe to determine whether the act was part of a larger organized network or a lone-wolf operation.
Investigators are also working closely with regional and international counterparts, including INTERPOL, to verify the suspectโs background and possible affiliations.
๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ญ
Based on the evidence gathered thus far, detectives are establishing the elements to support the charges of Sections 309A and 309B of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, which address acts of terrorism and conspiracy to commit terrorism.
Additional charges relating to murder, attempted murder, arson and malicious damage to property are being actively pursued, pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ
As Commissioner of Police, I want to commend the exceptional work of our investigators, intelligence analysts and all ranks involved in the swift apprehension of the suspect.
This incident demonstrates the Forceโs capability, discipline and professionalism, supported by the effective use of technology and intelligence-led policing.
The Guyana Police Force remains resolute and relentless in its duty to protect the public, ensuring that any act of terror or violence is met with decisive and lawful action.
๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
The investigation remains active as investigators continue to examine all evidence to determine the motive, origin and any wider connections surrounding the attack.
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