🔍 Family of Harry Elliot Jr claims he was murdered, not a victim of manslaughter

The family of Harry Elliot Jr, who was killed in a robbery at a gambling shop in George Town last year, has expressed their belief that their loved one was murdered, not a victim of manslaughter. Despite their disappointment with the verdict, the family expressed gratitude towards the jury and the crown for holding Jackson and Soto, the perpetrators, partly responsible for their actions. Elliot, a retired prison officer, was either a victim of an accidental discharge or was simply in the robbers' way during the incident. 🕵️‍♂️

According to evidence from the trial, Elliot was at the shop to gamble a few dollars. As he was leaving, Jackson and Soto were entering to rob the shop. CCTV footage shows Jackson cranking a gun as he entered the shop. Seconds later, a shot was fired, hitting Elliot in the head at close range. The other customers and the shop owner fled, leaving Elliot on the ground. Emergency services were called and Elliot was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Elliot's family described him as a man who lived a quiet, peaceful life after retiring from over 30 years of service in the prison system. 🎥

Despite the verdict of manslaughter, the family had hoped for a murder conviction. They expressed appreciation for the crown's efforts to present a case for murder based on the CCTV evidence. However, the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on murder, as required by law, and defaulted to manslaughter. The family thanked the crown for their hard work on the case and expressed hope for a full serving of justice in the future. They also thanked the community and Elliot's former colleagues for their unwavering support. Despite their grief, the family vows to continue fighting for justice for Elliot. ⚖️