Case file on REO shooting sent to DPP

Karl Singh

The case file on the investigation into the shooting of a 25-year-old woman by Region Nine Regional Executive Officer Karl Singh has been sent to the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.

This was disclosed by the acting Commander for Region Nine Raphael Rose.  The victim, Gladys Benedict is in a stable condition at the Lethem Regional Hospital.

Last night the police said that their investigation had revealed that the shooting was allegedly accidental.  Singh who has been in police custody since his arrest, was yesterday placed on bail and is to return to the police at Lethem today.