| The long awaited inquest into to the shooting death of fugitive Charles Grant called ‘Piggy Mouth’ has begun.The inquest to the shooting which took place on the November 5, 2003, at Torani Canal up the Canje Creek is being held by Coroner, Magistrate Omeanna Hamilton, at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court.‘Piggy Mouth’ who hailed from North Ruimveldt, Greater Georgetown,Colton Parayko Team North America Jersey, and who was 30 years old at the time of his demise,Jonathan Toews Jersey, was wanted for a series of offences including robbery under arms,Thomas Vanek Jersey, escaping from lawful custody and a number of other offences committed in the New Amsterdam and Corentyne areas.He was shot dead during a shootout with a party of policemen who had journeyed to the area in search of him.However, that was not before he had injured one of the ranks as he opened fire upon seeing the approaching cops.The police had received information that the fugitive was hiding out in the Canje River area and a party of officers journeyed up the river in search of him.Upon approaching a house in the Torani Canal area they came under fire and Constable Dharamlall was injured. The cops took cover and returned fire in the direction of the house.When the shooting ceased,Marian Hossa Jersey, the police entered the house and found Grant lying in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds about his body.A .32 Colt pistol with four live rounds were also found in the house along with two 16 gauge cartridges.Also found in the house, but unhurt was Grant’s reputed wife,Erik Gustafsson Jersey, Debra Thomas,Joakim Nordstrom Jersey, who hailed from Helena,Patrick Kane Jersey, Mahaica,Phillip Danault Jersey, and his 18-month-old baby.The police carried out further surveillance and found an outboard engine and a ½ acre field with marijuana plants two and a half feet in height,Jonathan Drouin Team North America Jersey, nearby. The field was burnt. The body was escorted to the New Amsterdam Hospital.A post mortem examination was done on the body the following day by Dr. Vivekanand Brijmohan who gave the cause of death as shock and haemorrhage due to gunshot wounds.The Director of Public Prosecution after carrying out investigations had ordered that an inquest be conducted.The prosecution which is being conducted by Sergeant Grace Bristol has so far called three witnesses, Inspector Luderick Scotland, Constable Reginald Jonas and former policeman, the once injured Constable Dharamlall.The matter will continue on March 22. |
