THE trial pertaining to the murder of ‘D’ Field, Sophia shopkeeper Shawn Anys, who was killed during a robbery in 2015, commenced on Tuesday before Justice Sandil Kissoon and a 12-member mixed jury at the High Court.

Jamal Forde, 25, formerly of South Ruimveldt, denied the charge which alleged that on May 1, 2015 at ‘D’ Field, Sophia, he murdered Anys.

The state is being represented by prosecutors Mandel Moore and Abagail Gibbs. The trial continues on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Odel Roberts, 24, of Sophia is currently on remand for the murder of Anys also.

According to reports, Anys, who owned and managed a small grocery shop at his home, was confronted by the bandits just before 23:00hrs. The man was in his home when he heard his dogs barking and decided to venture out of the house to investigate.
He was then confronted by two armed men who forced him into the house and shot him while demanding money and valuables. The gunmen made off with $40,000 in cash along with jewellery.

Anys was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead.