Authorities said Sealy, 24, now faces four additional charges related to firearm and ammunition offences following a virtual court hearing this week. The new allegations include possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, possession of a firearm to endanger life and discharging a firearm within 40 metres of a public place.

The charges are tied to the January 20 incident near College Road and Bassie Street Extension in St Augustine, where police officers opened fire on a vehicle carrying Sealy and Samaroo. Samaroo was killed during the encounter while Sealy was left paralysed. Earlier this month, investigators also obtained warrants accusing Sealy of manslaughter in Samaroo’s death and three counts of shooting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against police officers.