The trial into the murder of Glenn Xavier, who was shot and killed after being robbed at the Corn Bread Mini Mart, commenced yesterday before Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Georgetown.
A jury was empaneled on Monday, to hear the case against Faisal Moore, Ray Yokum and Steffon Campbell who are accused of the capital offence.
The allegation against them, is that on May 9, 2012 at D’Urban Street, Georgetown, they murdered Xavier, in the course or furtherance of a robbery. They have pleaded not guilty. A voir dire is currently underway in the trial which continues at 9 this morning.
Defence attorneys Peter Hugh and George Thomas, are representing Yokum. Campbell and Moore are being represented by attorneys Maxwell McKay and Trenton Lake respectively. The state’s case is being presented by prosecutors Siand Dhurjon and Tuanna Hardy who will be calling about 14 witnesses.
Xavier, 26, of Harlem, West Coast Demerara was shot and robbed around 9 on the night in question, at the Corn Bread Mini Mart at D’Urban and Lime streets.
Men armed with handguns carried out the attack, before escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash on two Honda CG motorcycles. Xavier, who was shot in his chest and left hand, later succumbed to his injuries. He died from haemorrhage and shock, due to gunshot injuries.
