Dameon Belgrave file now with DPP

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)  yesterday received the Dameon Belgrave file and will now have to make a decision as to whether the three policemen accused of the crime are to be charged.

Dameon Belgrave

Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) Justice Cecil Kennard  made his recommendations on the matter after which he sent the file to the police on Tuesday who in turn handed it over to the DPP.

Belgrave, 21, of Middle Street, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, was fatally shot near the White Castle Fish Shop on Hadfield Street, on October 6 by police. The police had been in hot pursuit of a car when a bullet hit Belgrave who was in a pre-birthday celebration with friends.

Belgrave would have celebrated his 22nd birthday the day after his death.