ALVIN Calder, called “Cheebu” or “CD,” was on Friday sentenced to 10 years and 11 months for unlawfully killing a man during a brawl at White Water Landing, Mahdia, in 2007.
Calder, formerly of Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara, was sentenced by Justice Gino Persaud at the Essequibo High Court.

In February, a jury had convicted Calder for the manslaughter of Joseph Willie, on April 12, 2007.

The Guyana Chronicle had reported that Calder told the police that Willie owed him money and was refusing to honour his debt. On the day in question, the men were involved in an argument over the outstanding money.

It was alleged that Willie, who was armed with a cutlass, confronted Calder. However, Calder ran away and fired a shot in Willie’s direction. Willie was hit, and later succumbed to the injury. Calder was subsequently arrested in Georgetown.