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VIDEO: Guyanese murder suspect dies after accidental shooting during TikTok livestream

19 January 2026
This content originally appeared on Antigua News Room.
Jamal ‘Skinny’ Bourne

A 24-year-old Guyanese national wanted in connection with a murder has died after accidentally shooting himself in the head while livestreaming on TikTok.

Jamal Bourne, who was known by the alias “Skinny”, was broadcasting alongside another armed man when the incident occurred. Wearing a balaclava and handling a firearm, he appeared to be making threats to viewers before the weapon discharged.

The fatal moment was captured live, with hundreds watching as Bourne collapsed. The livestream ended abruptly and he was later pronounced dead.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearms were obtained and the identity of the second person seen in the video.

The incident has renewed concerns about illegal guns and the risks of broadcasting violent behaviour on social media platforms.

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