Police Officer’s Firearms Trial Concludes with Defence Planning No-Case Submission
The trial against police officer Karim Warner wrapped up Saturday following testimony from the final witnesses in a case involving allegations of firearm discharge at an occupied vehicle.
Warner faces charges stemming from an incident on December 3, 2023, when he allegedly fired 12 shots at a white Toyota Mark X carrying two individuals near the Emerald Cove Resort in Willikies.
The confrontation reportedly originated from a dispute over a leased vehicle. According to case details, Warner attempted to reclaim the vehicle, but the male occupant refused to return it.
The investigation revealed bullet holes near a rear door handle and spent shell casings surrounding the vehicle.
Initially, Warner faced charges of discharging a firearm in a public place and assaulting both vehicle occupants. He entered not guilty pleas to all charges. During proceedings last month before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, prosecutors withdrew the assault charges.
The male occupant did not appear for the trial and submitted a statement indicating his unwillingness to participate in the proceedings.
The court heard testimony from a total of eight witnesses throughout the trial, including the female complainant, a taxi driver, and multiple police officers.
With the prosecution now having closed its case, the defence has announced plans to file a no-case submission.
Warner is scheduled to return to court on May 13 for a decision.
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Comments (9)
Antigua Surf March 12, 2025, 7:59 AM
Rhea March 12, 2025, 8:11 AM
Cheryl March 12, 2025, 8:12 AM
Juju Bee March 12, 2025, 8:14 AM
Secondly the fact that the make occupant of the vehicle refused to participate in the criminal proceedings says a whole lot.
The outcome of this trial should be very interesting
Stone March 12, 2025, 10:42 AM
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