Denny Shillingford shot and hospitalized

Denny Shillingford being led from court on another matter last year
Denny Shillingford being led from court on another matter last year

The man who has confessed to the firebombing of the house of local attorney, GON Emanuel, was shot on the weekend and has been hospitalized.

Police PRO, assistant superintendent, Claude Weekes, said Denny Shillingford was admitted to the Princess Margaret Hospital with gunshot wounds.

He said investigations into the matter continue and no arrest has been made.

In 2013, Shillingford was charged with arson in connection with the firebombing which took place on Christmas morning in 2010.

Shillingford had confessed that he set the fire, claiming that he did so under the orders of Earl ‘Seko’ Grant.

In his confession Shillingford said he was paid in part to carry out the bombing on Emanuel’s home. He said he was coming clean because those who instructed him did not stick to their end of the bargain.

Grant was subsequently charged with conspiracy to commit arson.

Shillingford was serving time in prison on a charge of causing grievous bodily harm and was released earlier this year.

The firebombing of Emanuel’s home took place weeks after he accused another attorney, Stephen Isidore, a lawyer for prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit, of more than 42 counts of alleged criminal misconduct surrounding the use of close to $7-million.

 

 

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55 Comments

  1. donkey business
    August 14, 2014

    like lugay say “put him out b4 he sell them out more” hmmm I see the candle still burning :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

  2. real possie
    August 14, 2014

    Jah you all still beating that dead horse, see more and more the comments on this guy keep getting less and less cause people start understanding where you all going with this. I will ask again, why are you guys after this so much? the guy you all was so happy to run for you all son a police officer got firebomb with him and his family in the house at the time too, where is the outcry for justice for him? but you all only after this because its the PM lawyer that is alleged to be involve so you all hoping if he see’s he is going to jail he might implicate the PM somehow and then you get the aha moment and that will let you get into office but wait one day cock will grow teeth.

  3. Voice of reason
    August 13, 2014

    To all you wannabe detectives who are acting like assumption is a fact, since you guys have all the details and connection help the police find the perpetrators or perpetrator who is trying to kill this guy. Can one of you continue with the story and let me know where did he get shot is it in St. Joseph or else where. I need fact not speculation

  4. giving
    August 13, 2014

    DNO is the story on Shillingford being hospitalized or firebombing of Emmanuel home because nothing much was said of his shooting in this article

    • MissB
      August 14, 2014

      Well my dear as mentioned investigations are in progress thus you might be wondering who is this Denny , hence DNO went on to further explain this guy’s background. If the pro/asst sup said “investigations into the matter continue and no arrest has been made.” Just wait

  5. geg
    August 13, 2014

    Zor where is Sicko Seco much. Is he still in Dominica

  6. Smile
    August 13, 2014

    You ppl act like Denny has no other enemy out there
    And is quick to jump to his last situation like they trying to kill him now wait to see that is Dominicans quick to jump and point fingers.

  7. August 13, 2014

    the babalen start to work ………

  8. investigator
    August 13, 2014

    DNO you seemed to have meddled the two stories like they are related without necessarily saying so, are the two stories related?

  9. Skerrit_For_Pm
    August 13, 2014

    Layba Ka TwaVay 8-O

    • %
      August 13, 2014

      @SKEERRIT FOR PM
      Layba Kar Mal Twavy we.
      You need to tell the jobless where. 75% of the youths need employment. Why greedies like you are stealing all the jobs?
      HOW LONG?
      NOT LONG!

  10. A Doubting Thomas
    August 13, 2014

    I reread the story presented by DNO and all the comments are based on something else and not necessary the victim. I noticed also that the man is supposedly the victim of a crime yet the only picture has him in handcuffs.

    Is he the perpetrator and also the victim in this case? Was he arrested as well as being shot? Is he in police custody?

    The story has yet to tell us why he was shot or who shot him, yet so many other people are mentioned in this story. How is he doing? How bad are his wounds? Does he have small children? .Everybody else seems to make up the story and the man himself and his condition seems to get lost in the reporting.

    Do we know whether one incident has anything to do with the other? Or does that little fact even matter to the writer? Or is the writer trying something there. Strange and deliberate reporting in my opinion.

  11. omg
    August 13, 2014

    evil has taken over dominica we just need to pray MORE

  12. Peace
    August 13, 2014

    This whole article seems to be trying to link this shooting and the GON incident. That is hogwash! Where was Denny following his release from Stockie? Why did he suddenly flee that country and return to Sen Joe? You guys are bent on making a harden criminal and psychopathy a saint. And people event talking about using tax dollars to pay for security for psycho? Sorry Lord for saying this because you are the giver of life, but as far as I’m concern, Community Day of Service almost come early this year.

    • %
      August 13, 2014

      @Peace Oh you corrupt and depraved accessory oif evil. Why does the name GON EMMANUEL have you mentally deranged lkike this?. Were you one of those saying that he himself commited this act? I really pray to God that the victims get justice. Remember they are two elderlies. Once the name Denny Shillingford is mentioned, many many many people will remember GON EMMANUEL, except you. I WONDER WHY!!!!!!
      HOW LONG?
      NOT LONG!

      • Forever Amber
        August 13, 2014

        My thoughts echo yours, %. I, too, wonder why… Could it be, eh, eh,..?

  13. Roach
    August 13, 2014

    Dennie Boy.. just say your prayers and do that quick!!!

  14. CALL IT BY IT NAME
    August 13, 2014

    It appears as if the Denny Shillingford saga has serious connections to the government. Someone wants him dead. The question is who wants him dead. Lies and deception will not live on forever.

  15. August 13, 2014

    That whole matter appears to be one hell of a big mess..
    Life can be much much more simpler my fellow D.A. country men..Take note where you’ll are heading before it becomes to late is everyone’s cry…

  16. sharon
    August 13, 2014

    STRANGE….
    WEIRD…..
    We’re watching this saga all the way from england.
    Be safe my denney. X
    Mind the people who r supposed to protect u r the ones to harm u…..

  17. Francisco Telemaque
    August 13, 2014

    The man who implicated himself in a crime of attempted murder, by admitting he firebombed the home of Gong Emanuel and in the process of implicating himself, he implicated others is shot!

    Should we wonder why he became a target for murder.

    I will take it to the edge; I will go out on a limb, and say someone want shillingford dead! One man was forced to return to Dominica in connection with the crime, we do not know if he is still in custody, I suspect whereas Shillingford is the key witness in the matter, one who knows precisely who paid him to firebomb the house, I suspect they are the people attempting to silent him by murdering him!

    Dead man tells no tale, it is a shame that our country is reduced to a place where murder, and attempted murder is rampant. While Carbon comes on DNO talking tough, if his and the judicial system in Dominica words valued more than mere fart; they would have already prosecuted all the people involved in the attempted murder of the Emanuel’s. It is one thing to claim that one has a criminal record, therefore he is not credible.

    That in legal terms may be true, nevertheless, Denny’s criminal records revolve around stealing; the man is a petty thief, whose whole purpose of stealing may be to support an addictive habit, that does not mean he has no concept of the word truth. When one goes into court to give evidence, the witness is examined, and cross examined by both the prosecutor, and the defendants lawyer. Somewhere in between lies the truth, which will eventually surface in the trial, that is why in the common law system of justice, such cases are tried with jury’s present.

    I think what we are doing in Dominica sets a very dangerous precedence, if the powers that be prevents a case from going to court simply because of those involved, that is a very bad, and a very dangerous precedence. To the people who are placing obstacles in the way of the prosecution, of these criminals, whether they are lawyers, doctors or members of the clergy, criminals who murder once, are likely to murder again, that has been my experience. Take into consideration, if someone for whatever reason paid someone to firebomb the home of an individual to cover a crime, then an attempt is made on the life of the man who claimed he is the arsonist, that should be a of concern even to the lawyers who are defending the criminals.

    You know the truth, as such the culprit may not want you to live with the truth, therefore you also may be on a list to be also eliminated, and that’s the way a criminal mind works, blood thirsty people are never satisfied they continue to murder people until they are caught, if there are politicians shielding these criminals you too might become a target, only time will tell. Shillingford might be a thief with many convictions, nevertheless, I believe what he stated in regards to him firebombing Emanuel’s home has credibility, and his evidence should be used to convict these wicked, and evil criminals, I hope the government if they are not involved in this will find it necessary to find some way of protecting this man; keep him in protective custody until the criminals are convicted and put away for life!

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Mamizoo
      August 13, 2014

      Wow you hate Denny so much. Why? It seems like Denny is seriously impacting your life so much so that you would have been very happy with a dead Denny Shillingford.
      Truth crushed to earth will rise again.

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2014

      You are again writing without availing yourself of the facts which are available to the public. The fire bombing matter has gone to Court for some time now. You might want to find out from the Court what is happening or not happening.

  18. BRAIN DAMAGE
    August 13, 2014

    Mr. Shilling is best you open your mouth wider now or forever hold your peace.

  19. Helas!!!
    August 13, 2014

    Ask The Police Chief how swift he plans to work on Denny’s attempted Murder.
    Denny was not just shot DNO his murder was attempted!!

    Which needs swifter justice? attempted or actual mr. Police Chief!!

  20. Anonymous
    August 12, 2014

    d same pollice protection dat will kill him sayomem

  21. Anthony Ismael
    August 12, 2014

    Who said Dominica is boring? This story has me glued to my seat. You have stealing, arson and attempted murder because of the initial theft.
    Now, one of the principals who confessed to the crime was shot last weekend, in an attempt to silence him.
    Can’t wait for the next chapter in this saga.

  22. The Facts
    August 12, 2014

    Prior to being suspicious of anyone who shot him and accuse someone, first find out who shot him and why. Under what condition was he shot?
    DNO has not yet stated anything about that. Therefore, you must have your facts correct prior to accusing anyone. Do not make you mind work overtime. For the present, why waste your time?

  23. August 12, 2014

    I find that incident to be extra ordinary very dramatic and chilling.

  24. August 12, 2014

    start writing up your confessions and send it to media personell boss ur life in danger now….. they wanna out your lights before u spill the deal. man in power n have money can do anything to protect their investments.

  25. Anonymous
    August 12, 2014

    I just pray that THE LORD GOD Almighty save him , they are trying to kill him. so that he will not talk .Lord have mercy . I Dorm.. I Dorm I Dorm

  26. black sister
    August 12, 2014

    who shot him? Wait and you,will see

  27. Ex cop
    August 12, 2014

    well penned Mr King well penned. Dominica wow all I can say is wow high time we see truth in this episode of weekly, monthly ,fortnightly name it fiasco . Nasio Fontaine sang it well”.Things that a hidden deep down in Babylon will be revealed (TRUTH)” And Peter Tosh wow Everyone is crying out for peace none is crying out for justice wow well penned again

  28. Dominican abroad
    August 12, 2014

    There should be more precise details to this shooting to appraised the public. For example what district did the shooting take place, was the victim indoors or outdoors, what time of day am or pm, any witnesses, was suspect on his own or was he accompanied, what was the direction of travel , was suspect on foot or was there a vehicle, what part of the body was the victim struck, Are there any suspect (s) at all and finally why has’nt the stated solicitor been investigated.

  29. coyote
    August 12, 2014

    Dead men tell no tales. They want denny out of the picture.

  30. UDOHREADYET
    August 12, 2014

    Dominica is too small for these type of heinous crimes and activities. you will not get away with anything for long. The Island Itself is built for freedom and self expression, Christopher Columbus left it alone once he saw it, the people that came after had to give up plantations and slavery because of the terrain, the financial colonizers never touched it because it is too hard to develop. Stop the madness play your part, vote your party labor or UWP, independent whatever. But shooting people burning down people homes just because of exchange of words means you are guilty of something.

  31. LABAR DABAR
    August 12, 2014

    next level, crime stoppers were are you

  32. grandbay
    August 12, 2014

    Hey hellooo all doe see they trying to kill the man so he would not talk!!!!!!! .police help tje man.. let him. Talk!!!!

  33. August 12, 2014

    We get a different type of politics without radicals

    In the midst of moral confusion DA is divided into two tribes.
    Something seems to be happening monthly often biweekly yet it seems unable to penetrate these numb skull D/cans.
    The body politic love the dilemma it’s to their advantage.
    Three yrs ago it was open season on the administration with the Gon Emmanuel saga. The Dennys the Sekos the difficult door to close etc. it’s 2014 and Denny gets shot and we are back to square one.
    The penultimate issue the doc ,the P.M and the sickly health minister seemed to be the issue of August only to be interrupted by the suspicious death of Mr. Ettiene . weeks before it was diapers for seniors (they did not tell us if sr.Counsels are included for the reduced disposable diapers) as thing heat up some will get diarrohea and may well need diapers not only for their butts but mouths too.Their are some on radio who have serious buccal diarrohea 9-10 a.m and beyond at function debates and elsewhere- Tous les jours. Don’t you get tired man? you know urself .
    Prior to that we had so many issues sex offenders be they ordinary citizens or alleged ministers of Gov’t.
    Da is a confused nation. too many contradictions. They say where there is contradiction development takes place? this is not applicable to DA apparently.
    I see scholars regress others appear to have given up their militancy of 79 many have died migrated add urs readers.
    In DA today all former nobodys are big boys today. Interlectuals are nowhere to be found the Doc came out.They say he is UWP Goobles as he comes from the Ahfouahwee tribe.
    Hey do I contradict self here I said in my opening there were two camps now I forgot Karlinago .That too is divided in a sub set of two in Two lol!
    All tribes claim by each other to be forces of light or darkness. If we rob the postman how are will the mail be delivered?

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2014

      I am more confused after this comment. What is the writer saying. Someone please explain to me in a language that my simple mind can understand.

    • Truth be Told
      August 12, 2014

      You too seem to be in ridiculous tribe by yourself, get a life. This country needs justice, God will cleanse it one day, you not helping you dividing.

  34. St.Joe
    August 12, 2014

    I smell a big rat in this inccident. Denny, they want to harm you before you can tel your story.

  35. RED CAP LABEL
    August 12, 2014

    Very, very, very important article. So let me make sure I understand that clearly: Danny Shillingford is admitted to the PMH with gunshot wounds? That same Danny Shillingford has confessed to the firebombing of the house of local attorney, GON Emanuel? In 2013, Shillingford was charged with arson in connection with the firebombing which took place on Christmas morning in 2010? Shillingford had confessed that he set the fire, claiming that he did so under the orders of Earl ‘Seko’ Grant? Grant was subsequently charged with conspiracy to commit arson eh? So The firebombing of Emanuel’s home took place weeks after he accused another attorney, Stephen Isidore of more than 42 counts of alleged criminal misconduct surrounding the use of close to $7-million.? That same Stephen Isidore is lawyer for prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit, eh? Very, very, very interesting. DNO, I am simply asking questions based on the article and anyone with answers to my questions should feel free to respond.

    • Lang Mama
      August 12, 2014

      Lang Mama to the rescue- I am here to do your will lord. Look me send me

      RED CAP LABEL – your insinuations are spot on correct. everything is connected to something. even Denny is connected to something- it could be money laundering ,it could be fire bombing , it could be gas tank, it could be rats, could be P.I.Gs (politicians in Government) DNO I doh want anybody including DNO to say I asy that P.I.Gs mean cochon.
      Any way Red Cap tere is a great connection and that connection is protected with duct tapes and leaky and damaged fabric made off crooked lawyers who call themselves S.C , priestly lawyers who were supposedly once holy; crab men who call themselves Christians, pastors, practicing priests.
      Lang Mama shut before thee gestapo, mongoose gan and the Tor Tor Makoute come for you children eh. Papa if DNO doh post my comment maybe is a favor in disguise but anyways DNO it is your call. RED CAP see you when the long hand of justice split open that connection – throw away thee danaged fabric and destroy thee bad connection.

    • big shot
      August 12, 2014

      you just a rabbit…dats all

  36. Rabbit
    August 12, 2014

    It’s a weird thing

    • ghost
      August 12, 2014

      alpha aleaxander next or maybe not maybe it was a fake squad there never was a madd squadd.Denny knew his life was at satke from the minute he snitch.

  37. Shameless
    August 12, 2014

    Once again Mr. Carbon we expect to hear you promise “SWIFT” justice for Denny Shillingford. We also demand that he be put in a “special protection” program until the GON Emmanuel case is heard…at least.

    To the DPP, AG and Solicitor General we demand that this case (Stave Vs. Sico Seko) move forward ASAP before the witness is silenced forever. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: . Ohhhh Dominica…I weep for thee!!!! :twisted:

    Assertive. NOT Agressive!

  38. August 12, 2014

    The next episodes should be great! it will dig deeper and explore the deeper secretes of the characters and into the wide expanses of corruption, lies and politics of the next level.
    You guys know I can bring the game on in literature.
    It’s gonna be a page turner no sleeping. Intriguing, unbeliverable, stuff to make it to the big screen in Hollywood.
    Stay glued to ur monitor and DNO blog.
    DA never sleeps when it comes to weekly political events.
    You know I can bring it on Carlie Jno Baptiste ain’t got game
    get out of my way!

  39. Marcus Hill
    August 12, 2014

    Why isn’t Denny awarded round the clock police protection? We all know that his life is in danger ever since he confessed and named those who sent him.

    • tell
      August 12, 2014

      come protect him

  40. August 12, 2014

    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..and the plot thickens!

  41. August 12, 2014

    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..and the plot thickens!

  42. red clinic options
    August 12, 2014

    Protect the man dominica he is very important

  43. Anonymous
    August 12, 2014

    Protect the man dominica he is very important

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