MAGISTRATE Sherdel Marcus-Issacs has issued arrest warrants for two prosecution witnesses in the Caracas house demolition shooting death case, which is being heard at the New Amsterdam Magistrates Court.The case has been adjourned to November 24, when the witnesses, Indranie Nandalall and Rookmin Deolal, are expected to testify at the Preliminary Inquiry into the death of Caracas resident, Errol Lindo, called “Son Son”, who was fatally shot during a house demolition on April 16, 2014.
The warrants were signed after Police Sergeant Godfrey Playter informed the court that despite warnings, the witnesses have failed to attend court.
Another absent witness, Police Ballistic expert Corporal Floyd Hosanna, who incidentally is the lone expert within the Guyana Police Force, is also expected to testify.
At previous hearings, civilians Travis Crandon and Cassandra Arthur had testified and were cross-examined by Attorneys-at-law Nigel Hughes and Horatio Edmondson.
Meanwhile, other witnesses testifying were Detective Corporals Ryan Caesar, Dharmendra Indarpaul and Phillip Walters.
Facing the capital charge of murder is New Amsterdam businessman Charles Henry, called Charles Bristol or “Wheels” of Lad Lane, New Amsterdam, who allegedly fatally shot the squatter during the Christian-celebrated Holy Week.
The incident had allegedly stemmed from an ongoing feud between the businessman and some residents in the area over the illegal occupation of land.
On the day in question, Bristol, along with his employers, was in the process of dismantling a house belonging to Lindo when there was a disagreement resulting in the alleged squatter being shot.
The injured man was taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he succumbed while receiving medical attention.
Meanwhile, two eyewitnesses including the sister of the now deceased, Dolly Rahaman, have died since commencement of the inquiry.