A 32-year-old miner was reportedly shot dead by a security officer during an altercation at Sands Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven, on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Ceton Courtman of St Monica Village, Upper Pomeroon River, Region Two.

Based on preliminary investigations, the deceased and the 27-year-old suspect, who is attached to a private security firm, were involved in an altercation during which the suspect allegedly discharged a round that struck the miner in the head.