A 33-year-old man was remanded into custody when he appeared before the Arima Magistrates’ Court this week charged with several offences, including murder.

The charges stem from an incident on June 2nd 2023, where Jason Lezama was fatally shot by a gunman in the vicinity of John Street, Mt Zion Road, Maturita.

In addition to murder, Shervon Singh, was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.

The matter was adjourned to October 17th 2023.

The suspect is said to reside in Arima, Valencia and Carapo.

Meanwhile in a separate incident, a 36-year-old Carapo man appeared in court yesterday charged with murder.

Akeem Simon was remanded into custody by an Arima Magistrate, with the matter adjourned to October 19th 2023.

On May 22nd, 56-year-old Fyzam Hosein was fatally shot at Block 3 Moonan Road, Wallerfield.