Seon David, who police say shot and killed a Linden man after a row over a card game, has been charged with murder and remanded to prison.
David, 31, of Lot 49 North Haslington, East Coast Demerara, was brought to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday and charged with the murder of Raymond Leitch.
The indictable charge was read to him by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan. It alleges that on February 3rd, at Quartzstone Backdam, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, he murdered Leitch.
David was denied bail and remanded to prison until February 26th, when a hearing is slated to be held at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court.
According to the police, Leitch was shot during an argument which stemmed from a game of cards.
This newspaper was told by a source that Leitch and David were shop owners in Quartzstone Backdam and this was confirmed in court yesterday. Their shops are not situated far from each other.
Police sources told Stabroek News that Leitch, David and two other men were gambling when an argument ensued between Leitch and David over a sum of money which the latter claimed he won. As a result, a scuffle ensued. Public-spirited persons managed to “part” the men and they both returned to their respective shops but continued to verbally abuse each other.
During the row, David allegedly drew a firearm and discharged a round, which struck Leitch in his chest.
Leitch succumbed before he could be transported out of the area for treatment.
