Bartica resident remanded on attempted murder charge

A 29-year-old man of Lot 3079 Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was slapped with an attempted murder charge and appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
John Wray is accused of unlawfully and maliciously wounding Devon Sheppard on October 9, 2017 at Hollie Camp, Madewini, Essequibo, with intent to commit murder.
The prosecution’s case stated the men are known to each other and had a misunderstanding which escalated into a scuffle. The
Police are contending that later in the evening, October 9, 2017, the accused who weeds yards for a living, reportedly saw Shepard and allegedly armed himself with a cutlass and attacked the Virtual Complainant.
Shepard was dealt several chops to his head and other parts of his body. He was picked up by public spirited persons and rushed for medical assistance. The prosecution’s case contended that Wray fled the scene and went into hiding.
He was spotted by the VC on February 16, 2019, who alerted the Police which led to his arrest.
In court on Tuesday, Police Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield opposed bail on the grounds of the serious nature of the offence and the penalty that the charge attracts. The prosecutor also informed the court that Wray deliberately avoiding apprehension by the Police.
The prosecution’s submissions were upheld and the 29-year-old man was remanded to prison. The case will continue on February 28 at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.