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Failed robbery attempt lands man in ‘hot water’
Dellon Emanuel
A Brazilian national is now counting his lucky stars after he narrowly escaped death, following an attempted robbery.
Hilton Carlos DeSouza escaped unhurt after Dellon Emanuel allegedly attempted to rob him at a Sports Bar.
Emanuel was brought before the court on Friday to face three charges that stemmed from the alleged crime.
The first charge alleged that on May 27, last, at Light Street, Bourda, he discharged a loaded firearm at Hilton Carlos Souza, with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or to cause him grievous bodily harm.
The second charge alleged that on the same day at Light Street, Bourda, he was in possession of one 9mm Taurus pistol, when he was not a licenced firearm holder.
Particulars of the final charge alleged that on the day in question, at the same location, he had five live rounds of matching ammunition in his possession when he was not the owner of a firearm licence.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges after they were read to him by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
The prosecutor told the court that on May 27, DeSouza was a guest at Rockies Sports Bar, when Emanuel proceeded to the victim’s room and knocked on his door.
An argument ensued between the two parties and Emanuel allegedly pulled out a gun, pointed it to DeSouza and pulled the trigger. Fortunately, the bullet missed the victim.
DeSouza managed to disarm Emanuel, alerted others and the police were summoned.
Bail was opposed by the Prosecutor for all three charges.
The Magistrate upheld the Prosecutor’s request and remanded the defendant to prison until June 15.
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