Teen remanded for murder of 16-year-old killed by stray bullet

An 18-year-old from East La Penitence was on Friday remanded to prison for the murder of 16-year-old Reyna Depeazer, who was struck by a stray bullet during a shooting at Mango Lane, East Ruimveldt, last week. Travel Daniels, also known as “Hammer”, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where the indictable charge was read to him. He was not required to plead. The matter was adjourned to August 20, 2025.
The charge alleges that between Monday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 23, at East Ruimveldt, Daniels murdered Depeazer.

Police said Depeazer, of East La Penitence, was socialising with a friend on a motorcycle at around 23:25h on July 21 when Daniels reportedly drove up in a white Fielder Wagon (PYY 2896), exited the vehicle with a handgun and approached another motorcyclist who was parked near the girls.

An argument subsequently broke out between Daniels and the man. During the altercation, Daniels allegedly discharged a round from the firearm.
The round struck Depeazer in the neck and she collapsed to the ground as the suspect fled the scene in his car.
Ranks responded promptly and rushed the teenager to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) where she underwent emergency surgery. She died on July 24 after several days in the Intensive Care Unit. Daniels was arrested just hours after the shooting, around 01:00h on July 22, on Mandela Avenue driving the same Fielder Wagon vehicle. He was cautioned, arrested and taken into custody. Police searched him, the vehicle and his home but did not find the firearm. He was swabbed for gunpowder residue and remains in custody as the investigation continues.