Construction worker accused of shooting his colleague remanded
Published:Tuesday | July 23, 2024 | 2:03 PM
Thirty-seven-year-old Roaul Williams who is charged with shooting and injuring a man on a construction site in St Catherine was remanded until July 30 when he appeared in court on Tuesday.
Williams is answering to charges of wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.
It is alleged that on July 4, Williams and the complainant had a verbal disagreement on the construction site along the Linstead Bypass in St Catherine.
Williams allegedly left and returned armed with a handgun.
He reportedly brandished the weapon and fired shots, hitting the complainant.
The complainant ran to a business place and was allegedly chased by Williams who continued firing.
The police were summoned and they arrested Williams.
He was subsequently charged by the police following a question and answer session.
- Rasbert Turner
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