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Desiree Thomas’ wails were the only greeting at her Lot 7 Prince William Street home yesterday as she mourned the death of her son, Marlon Britton who died yesterday about three hours after being shot in the face.
“Ow, ow, ow, ow God meh son,” Thomas cried; the sound bringing tears to the eyes of other grieving relatives. “If you see wa dem do he face, if you see how it bus’ up, ow God meh son.”
Britton was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) on Monday night. He sustained a gunshot wound to the right temple, which reports say, exited on the opposite side causing extensive brain damage. Doctors at GPH fought to save Britton’s life but lost that battle early yesterday morning.
Police, in a press statement yesterday, said they are investigating the murder of Britton, 32, which occurred at about 10.10 pm on Monday at Prince William Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara. The man, according to police, “was leaving the residence of his fiancé when he was confronted by a man armed with a firearm. The armed man discharged rounds at Britton hitting him to his face and neck, after which he escaped.”
Stabroek News was informed by Britton’s relatives that the woman (at whose residence the shooting occurred) and a man have been taken into police custody. Relatives said that while two cellular phones, two gold bands and one gold chain along with a quantity of cash were taken from Britton they do not believe he was robbed. Britton’s murder, according to them, resulted from “the dots being connected in a triangular love affair”.
Initial reports reaching this newspaper had said that Britton, who lived with his reputed wife, daughter, mother and sister at the Lot 7 Prince Williams Street, Plaisance home, was at his “girlfriend’s house” when the incident occurred. The distraught woman, reportedly in police custody, had related at the hospital on Monday night that she had gone inside the house and left Britton sitting on the steps outside. He was alone. Soon after, another young woman who was in the house happened to look outside and saw a man pointing a gun at Britton’s head.
Marlon Britton
The young woman in the house shouted out, alerting the other woman and others but by the time they ran outside a gunshot was heard and the man was making good his escape.
However, relatives stressed that Britton was not engaged to the woman with whom he was with shortly before being killed. Windia Thomas explained that her nephew had mentioned the woman, who lives at the opposite end of Prince William Street from the Lot 7 house, several times to relatives. According to Thomas, the man had been involved with the woman since last year but she was uncertain of the “true nature of their relationship”.
Thomas said that they have since learnt that the woman was involved in another relationship with the man who they suspect shot Britton. Relatives, according to Thomas, had been informed that the suspected gunman had learnt of Britton’s involvement with the woman and became jealous.
Britton’s reputed wife, his aunt explained, was unaware of his “outside” relationship. Her nephew, she said, never complained about having a problem with anyone.
The man, relatives said, left his Prince William Street home at approximately 6 pm Monday to take part in a Domino Tournament at a barber shop on Victoria Road.
Thomas recalled that she passed the barber shop shortly before 9 pm and asked Britton whether he was going home. However, Britton received a call on his cellular phone from the woman and proceeded to her house.
“I de walking past the barber shop Monday night and I ask my nephew if he going home,” Britton recalled. “Same time he get a phone call from that woman and he lef’ and go to her house.”
The house of Britton’s lover was closed and residents explained that police had taken her into custody yesterday morning.
Residents reported hearing a single gunshot on Monday night. One woman, who lives close to the scene said that after she heard the gunshot she rushed outside and into the yard where Britton lay bleeding.
“I hear this thing around 10 o’clock de night and I rush outside and lil after I go in de yard and see Marlon on de ground bleeding,” the resident reported.
According to her, several other people were already present including the man’s lover and the young woman who claimed to have seen the gunman.
Other residents, the woman said, reported seeing the shooter running towards Graham Street (behind Prince William Street).
Britton’s relatives said they were told that the woman’s aunt rushed him to the hospital and they were informed shortly after. However, relatives said they are still not sure what happened on Monday night.
“We can’t tell you is what really happen,” Thomas said. “But don’t think is robbery. We think that this man shoot Marlon and then grab some of his valuables to make it look like a robbery…is jealousy make Marlon get he dead.”
Dead:Marlon Britton
Mr. Claude Ince Vice President of the Committee
handing over the committee's monetary contribution to Ms. Leslyn Halley
Plaisance Bakery Robbed By Gunmen
June 10th, 2009
The proprietors of Sam’s bakery on Prince William Street Plaisance were left minus their days’ earnings when two armed bandits robbed the bakery last night.
Around 8 pm the bakery’s owners were closing off sales and preparing goods for the next day when the bandits walked in “quite ordinary” and walked out with an undisclosed sum of money representing yesterday’s takings.
When Stabroek News visited the premises last evening the four persons who were present during the robbery were recounting what had happened. “We didn’t believe it was a robbery, everything happened so quickly,” one of the women said. She was sitting on a bench outside when the two robbers, who she said appeared very young, walked in. One of them placed the gun at her side while the other walked into the shop and proceeded to order the man and woman inside to hand over the money. He collected the cash and picked up a cell phone on the way out also. This woman said that she thought it was a young man she knew from down the road making jokes with her.
One of the owners who did not want to give her name told Stabroek News that she was leaning over the counter talking to two other women outside when the bandits came in and went about their business without much fuss. The woman said that everyone was shocked and “trancelike” not reacting to the guns pointed at them.
The men then walked out as they came in and walked up the street to the public road where a car was parked. They fired one gunshot in the air as they were leaving. “Who gon run behind them then,” one woman said. The Sparendaam Police Station is not too far away from Prince William Street.
The police were informed and were taking statements when this newspaper arrived, some two hours after the incident.
Plaisance Salutes Attorney-at-Law Mr. Devon King
New lawyer says learning the law never ends
Mr. Devon King
DEVON Anthony King, who was admitted to the Bar on Friday by Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, said that while his formal education has come to a temporary halt he knows that learning the law never end.
“Much hard work lies ahead”, he said, and added “but I am up to the challenge in order to justly serve the court, clients and my country and to develop my career and skill as a legal practitioner.
Petition for admission to the Bar by the 23-year old Attorney-at-Law, was presented by lawyer, Mr. Glenn Hanoman who described Mr. King as a young lawyer with a bright future who would be a great asset and addition to the profession.
The Acting Chief Justice admitted the young lawyer to practice and wished him success at the Bar.
Mr. King is the son of Lindon King and Monica King of 48 Prince William Street, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara.
He attended the Sacred Heart Primary, the St. Stanislaus College, 1996-2003, University of Guyana, 2003-2006, and Hugh Wooding Law School (Trinidad) 2006– 2008.
In his achievements, he was the best graduating student–CXC – 2001 for St. Stanislaus College; Best Cape Unit one student – St. Stanislaus College, 2002; Regional Best Performer CAPE Unit Two–2003; Prime Minister’s Award – for Best National Performer at Cape Unit Two – 2003; Bachelor of Laws – UG – 2006; Listed on the Principals Honors Roll, Hugh Wooding Law School – 2008.
Mr. Hanoman told the Chief Justice that Mr. King who served his internship with the law firm of Hanoman & Associates was very instrumental in the success of many cases conducted by Mr. Hanoman during his In-Service Training in the summer of 2007.
He was very analytical, and able to apply his academics well to deal with the practical part of the profession and solve live issues.
In response, Attorney-at-Law Devon Anthony King, said that it had always been a paramount aspiration of his to practice law in the courts of his homeland. He added, “After years of hard work, sacrifice, prayers, countless examinations, assignments and assessments and endless love and support from my family, relatives and friends, I am indeed honored and overjoyed to be a part of what many, including myself, would call the most noble and honorable of professions.”
The year 2009 commenced on a good note for the Plaisance Developmemt Committee USA based.
The committee has, since its commencement, have been giving back to the Plaisance Community which include Sparendaam and Goedverwagting.
They have made significant contributions to the Schools, some Churches, the Community Centre, Dorcas Club, the area with street lights and individuals.
Here in the photograph is Mr. Claude Ince Vice President of the Committee
handing over the committee's monetary contribution to Ms. Leslyn Halley
to assist her in covering her travelling and medical expenses. Ms. Halley is
accopmanying her 14 months old daughter Gabrielle Heywood to India to undergo
an Open Heart Surgery for VSD closure in March 2009
Ms. Halley expresses her sincere gratitude to the Committee and their supports.
May 26th, 2009
I must say Thanks for publishing my plead to save my daughter's life.I am proud to say that the surgery was successful and we are back home now from India.thanks to all who helped and gave prayers.she is doing well.thank you and God Bless you.
Leslyn Halley
