Orin Boston, back in 2021. His trial was held at the Essequibo High Court. Peters, a member of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit, was charged with manslaughter for the September 15, 2021 killing of Boston at his Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast home. He was found guilty by a 12-member jury.

Peters’ trial commenced on June 17, 2025 and approximately 25 witnesses were called to the stand. The matter was presided over by Justice Sandil Kissoon.  State Counsel Latifah Elliot presented the indictment against Peters, who pleaded not guilty. He was self-represented throughout his trial. The verdict was delivered after a summation of the trial on Wednesday. After the verdict was delivered, Peters, who was on bail pending trial, was taken into custody. His sentencing is scheduled for July 10, 2025.

Peters was charged with manslaughter months after it was reported that around 04:00hrs on September 15, 2021, he had been on a police operation searching for ‘illegal substances’ at Boston’s Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast home. Boston, who was reportedly still in his bed at the time of the shooting, was shot once in the chest with a high-calibre rifle. A subsequent autopsy report revealed that Boston died as a result of a gunshot injury to the left side of his chest. Residents had mounted protest action on the Essequibo Coast over the shooting. Four months after Boston’s killing, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC, recommended that the rank be charged with manslaughter.

Fiona Boston, wife of the deceased, had stated that it has been a challenge for her and her two children since her husband died. At Peters’ first court appearance, he was not required to plead to the indictable charge, which alleges that on September 15, 2021, at Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast, in the Essequibo Magisterial District, he shot and killed Boston. Following the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the matter, Magistrate Sam ruled that there was sufficient evidence for Peters to stand trial for manslaughter before a judge and jury. Peters was committed to stand trial by Magistrate Esther Sam at the Suddie Magistrates’ Court in 2022. (Kaieteur News)