Businessman granted $100,000 bail after allegedly firing at rival

A 29-year-old Georgetown businessman was on Monday placed on $100,000 bail he was charged with discharging a loaded firearm with intent.
Xavier Scott appeared before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where he denied the allegation. The charge alleges that on August 18, at Meadowbrook Gardens, Georgetown, Scott discharged several rounds at Ronaldo Gilbert with the intent to cause harm or disfigurement.
Prosecutors objected to bail, pointing out that the two men are well known to each other and that the shooting reportedly stemmed from an ongoing dispute. The court was told that Scott approached Gilbert on the day in question, opened fire, and then chased him as he attempted to flee. The prosecution further revealed that the altercation was captured on video and argued that Scott’s alleged actions suggested an intention to kill. Scott was represented by Attorney-at-Law Everton Singh-Lammy, who challenged the prosecution’s stance.
After listening to the bail application and the prosecution’s objections, Magistrate Daly granted bail in the sum of $100,000. As part of his release conditions, Scott must remain at least 300 feet away from Gilbert and is required to report every two weeks to the East La Penitence Police Station’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The matter has been adjourned until September 15.