Security guard granted bail for attempted murder charge

A 34-year-old security guard, who was previously remanded for attempted murder, was granted bail when he appeared virtually before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
The accused, David Pierre Junior of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD) is charged with wounding Anand Ramkissoon on December 30, 2024, at Alexander Street, Georgetown, with intent to commit murder while in the company of another.
During his initial appearance on January 4, the court was told that police obtained video footage showing Junior allegedly committing the act, and he reportedly admitted during an interview that he had chopped Ramkissoon.

However, Junior claimed that the footage presented to the police was incomplete and failed to show how the incident started. He insisted that he too was chopped multiple times, suggesting that he acted in self-defence.
At that time, the prosecution strongly objected to bail, highlighting the seriousness of the charge and stating that Ramkissoon remained in critical condition. Based on the gravity of the allegations, bail was denied, and Junior was remanded to prison.
However, in his most recent court appearance, Junior was granted bail in the sum of $250,000.
He pleaded for a reduction, arguing that he could not afford the amount, but Magistrate McGusty denied his request, stating that she could not lower the bail due to the nature of the charge.
Junior is expected to return to court on April 4, 2025, as the case continues.