COME Friday, Justice Sandil Kissoon is expected to sum up the evidence in the trial of Timothy McKenzie, who is accused of killing a man during a dispute near the Stabroek Market in 2018.

McKenzie, 25, a minibus operator of Kitty, Georgetown, had denied murdering 22-year-old Richard Noel.

He is being represented by attorneys-at-law Edrianna Stephen and Ronald Daniels, while prosecutor Muntaz Ali is on record for the state.

On Tuesday, the prosecution and defence gave their closing statements, following which, the judge adjourned the case until October 7, for his summation.

Following the summing up, the judge will hand over the case to the 12-member jury, who will then retire to consider the verdict.

According to police reports, Noel and Timothy knew each other. They had a misunderstanding after Timothy reportedly assaulted Noel’s sister.

On the day in question, about 13:30 hours, the two men had a heated confrontation while in the vicinity of Cornhill Street, Stabroek. Timothy, armed with a knife, approached Noel and reportedly dealt him a single stab to the left side of his chest.

The victim collapsed to the ground and was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in an unconscious state. Noel died while undergoing treatment for the wound.