Cops have no record of firearms training for murder accused Pritipaul Singh guard

Marlon Callender

Marlon Callender, the former guard who is on trial for the fatal shooting of fisherman Envil Pollard at the Pritipaul Singh Investments wharf, did not have any training in the use of firearms, according to the records of the Guyana Police Force.

The prosecution yesterday closed its case against Callender, who has pleaded not guilty to the charge that he murdered Pollard on January 29th, 2015.

The accused, according to a caution statement that was tendered into evidence yesterday, admitted to shooting Pollard, whom he said had been advancing towards him with a knife.