Former Police Sergeant Shawn Sandy, who had allegedly shot and killed a dredge owner back in 2016, is currently on trial for manslaughter before Justice Navindra Singh and a jury at the High Court in Essequibo.
State Prosecutrix Tiffini Lyken has indicted Sandy for the March 24, 2016 unlawful killing of Feroze Khan at King Buoy Hole, Mazaruni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Dead: Feroze Khan
Sandy is being represented by Attorney-at-law George Thomas, and has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Guyana Police Force, in a statement, said that Sandy had allegedly found a handgun and was showing it to 30-year-old Khan at King Buoy Hole, Mazaruni when a round was discharged. Sandy was reportedly struck to his right hand and Khan to his abdomen.
Shawn Sandy
Khan was pronounced dead on arrival at the Bartica Hospital, while Sandy was admitted a patient under Police guard. Following investigations, he was charged. At the time of his demise, Feroze had two children and his wife was pregnant. (G1)
