Man held for shooting in Beetham

The man accused of shooting two Beetham sisters yesterday appeared before Port-of-Spain Magistrate, Michelle Maharaj-Brown.

Dale Richards, 24, of Beetham Estate is facing 15 charges in connection with two separate shooting incidents in Beetham Estate Laventille. Richards reportedly shot Curtis Greaves on May 17, and sisters Alana and Carol Ram last Tuesday. The 15 charges include wounding with intent to endanger life, possession of a weapon with intent to do grievous bodily harm and possession of ammunition with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The charges were laid by PC Alleyne and PC Edwards of the Besson Street CID. Richards was not called upon to plea. Attorney Patrick Godson-Phillips will be representing Richards in the matter. Maharaj-Brown adjourned the matter to today when he will appear before Magistrate Ejenny Espinet.