George Chiddick to Appear in Court Today on Firearms Charges
George Akeba Chiddick is scheduled to appear in the St. John’s Magistrate’s Court today to answer a series of serious firearms-related charges.
Chiddick, residing at No. 3 George Street, is accused of the following offenses:
Shooting With Intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm, Possession of a .32 Pistol, Possession of a .32 Round of Ammunition, and Making Use of a Firearm for the Commission of an Offense.
On the morning of August 6, it was reported that the accused allegedly fired a weapon at a woman residing at No. 3 George Street, resulting in a wound to her left leg.
The victim received medical treatment at the hospital and was subsequently discharged.
Following the incident, a bulletin was issued for the arrest of George Akeba Chiddick. He voluntarily surrendered to the authorities on Thursday.
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