Ordinary Seaman Takeem Alexander appeared before a Port of Spain Virtual Court on Wednesday, one day after he was charged with manslaughter for the unlawful killing of his colleague, Ordinary Seaman Gyasi Richardson.

Richardson was shot last Tuesday, April 7th, while aboard Coast Guard Vessel, CG25 TTS Speyside, which was docked at Chacachacare Island. He succumbed to his injuries at the St James Medical Hospital.

When Alexander appeared before Magistrate Aida Mohammed, the charge was read to him and he was not called upon to plea as the matter is an indictable offence.

He was placed on bail with a surety in the sum of $400,000 to be approved by the Registrar and the matter was postponed to May 13th, 2020.