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Police name accused shooter as gang member

A man accused of a double shooting was this morning named as a member of the Parkside gang by a police expert.Sergeant Alexander Rollin of the Gang Targeting Unit said he knows Sanchey Grant from the Court Street, Elliot Street and Middletown Lane area, which is the gang’s territory. He told the jury in Mr Grant’s trial that he is known by the nickname ‘Bully B’.“I have seen him in the company of other known Parkside gang members. I consider Mr Grant to be a member of the Parkside gang,” said Sgt Rollin.Prosecutors allege that Mr Grant opened fire on footballer Shaki Minors and his pregnant girlfriend Renee Kuchler as they left the Southside Cinema in St David’s late on November 13, 2009. Both were left seriously injured in the alleged gang-related attack.When Mr Minors, 28, gave evidence on the opening day of the trial, he admitted he was an “associate” of the 42nd “crew” at the time of the attack, which was engaged in a war with Parkside. He believes this is why he was shot.Sgt Rollin said of the victim: “I consider Shaki Minors to be a member of the 42nd gang.”A second man, Jahmel Blakeney, is on trial alongside Mr Grant. He’s accused of masterminding the attack after spotting Mr Minors and Ms Kuchler at the cinema.Mr Minors named Mr Grant as being part of Parkside, and Mr Blakeney as being associated with the gang.Sgt Rollin said of Mr Blakeney: “I consider him to be associated to the Parkside gang.”Mr Grant and Mr Blakeney deny charges of attempted murder and gun possession and the case continues.