Two charged for gun attack on man in Old Harbour
Published:Thursday | February 22, 2024 | 5:15 PM
Two men have been charged in relation to Tuesday's gun attack on a man in Old Harbour, St Catherine.
Charged with shooting with intent, conspiracy to shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, and unauthorized possession of ammunition are 23-year-old construction worker Jevon James, otherwise called 'Rum Belly', and 34-year-old Ronaldo Knight, both of Burke Road in Old Harbour.
Both were charged on Wednesday.
The police report that about 5 a.m. on February 20, the complainant was walking along Burke Road when both accused allegedly opened gunfire at him.
He escaped injury.
A report was made to the police and an investigation was launched.
This resulted in both men being held by the police.
Following a question and answer session on February 21, they were arrested and charged.
A court date is being finalised.
- Rasbert Turner
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