Derwin Benons of Meadow Brook Drive, Georgetown has been remanded to prison for allegedly firing a gun at another man.
Benons, 28, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Remanded: Derwin Benons
Particulars of the charge stated that on July 28, at Bamboo Drive, Meadow Brook, Benons discharged a loaded firearm at Kenneth Reid with intent to maim, disfigure, or cause him grievous bodily harm. The defendant will make another court appearance on September 22, 2021.
Police Prosecutor Sherwin Matthew related that on the day in question, the Virtual Complainant was sitting front of his home when two men on a motorcycle rode past him. The men on the motorcycle then reversed, the pillion rider dismounted and discharged a round in Reid’s direction.
Reid escaped unhurt and reported the incident to the Police Station. Investigations were carried out which led to the arrest of Benons, who the VC later identified as the shooter. The Police Prosecutor informed the court that the two men have pending court matters related to an ongoing feud. (G1)
