TWO men have been brought to trial for the 2018 murder of well-known Bourda Market vendor, Troy Ramalho.

The case is being heard before Justice Navindra Singh and a jury at the Demerara High Court. Both accused, Akeem Morris and Roy Sandiford have pleaded not guilty.
Morris, a 32-year-old miner from Sandy Babb Street, Kitty, Georgetown, and Sandiford, a 39-year-old resident of Section “A” Sophia, Georgetown have been charged with the fatal shooting of Ramalho during a robbery.
The charge alleged that the duo murdered the victim during the course or furtherance of a robbery, on August 15, 2018, in the vicinity of Bourda Market, Georgetown.
The prosecution, led by attorneys Muntaz Ali and Christopher Belfield, has presented evidence suggesting that Ramalho, a 45-year-old vendor known for selling cheese and eggs in front of “Rambarran’s” on Robb Street, Georgetown, was ambushed at around 23:00 hours. on the night of the incident.

Reports state that Ramalho resisted the robbery attempt, which led to him being shot by one of the three armed assailants.
Ramalho, who was a familiar face in the area, was struck by gunfire during the confrontation, which occurred while he was going about his usual trade. Despite the efforts of those nearby to assist, the vendor succumbed to his injuries.
Akeem Morris is being represented by attorney Kiswana Jefford, while Sandiford’s defence attorney is Dexter Todd.