In a significant development, Esworth Lewis, the pharmacist accused of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Calder, was granted bail on Thursday. This decision came despite the victim, Omarie Pereira of Biabou, remaining in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH). Lewis had initially been denied bail during his first court appearance on Monday at the Serious Offences Court. However, Chief Magistrate Colin John reconsidered the decision after reviewing the evidence presented by the investigating officer, Corporal Kevron Jack. Jack testified that he had visited Pereira on Thursday morning and confirmed that while the victim was still in the ICU, he was no longer dependent on life support and was breathing independently. Based on this update, the prosecution, led by Inspector Renrick Cato, withdrew its objection to Lewis’ bail. The court set bail at EC$30,000 with one surety and imposed reporting conditions. The case has been adjourned to October 30. Lewis is alleged to have shot Pereira twice in Calder on October 10, leading to the attempted murder charge.
Pharmacist on attempted murder charge granted bail (+Video)
