SHAKA Phillips, known as “Concrete Man,” was remanded to prison on Thursday after he was charged with the murder of 26-year-old teacher Jenel Pollydore, who was gunned down at a wedding reception in Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, on July 19.

Phillips, a 21-year-old labourer of Amelia’s Ward, Linden, appeared virtually before Senior Magistrate Rondel Weever at the Linden Magistrate’s Court, where the indictable charge was read to him. He was not required to plead to the charge.

The matter was later adjourned to August 28, 2025, for disclosure.

The shocking incident occurred around 21:20 hours, while Pollydore, a mother of three, was at the R&R Hotel.

According to police, she was approached by Phillips—the father of her youngest child—who questioned her about not answering her phone. An argument ensued, during which he allegedly drew a handgun and fired a shot at her.

Pollydore attempted to flee into the hotel’s pool area, but Phillips gave chase and discharged two more rounds. He then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Responding police officers found Pollydore motionless by the poolside, bearing a gunshot wound to the right side of her face and another to the back of her head.

Two 9mm spent shells were recovered at the scene. She was taken to the Linden Hospital Complex, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police later revealed that Pollydore had ended her relationship with Phillips and had previously secured a restraining order against him following repeated incidents of domestic abuse.

Phillips was arrested the day after the shooting and remained in custody until his court appearance on Thursday.