Taxi driver among two charged with murder in St Ann

Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a man who died after being attacked during a confrontation in St Ann.

Charged with murder, conspiracy to murder, wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and using a firearm to commit a felony are 35-year-old taxi driver Lonni Jackson, otherwise called ‘Ackadat,’ and 31-year-old Sheldon Allen, otherwise called ‘Tall Strap,’ both of St Ann addresses.

The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Jordane Miller, otherwise called ‘Jay,’ of Retirement district in Browns Town.

Reports from the St Ann’s Bay police are that about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, Miller and Allen were allegedly involved in a confrontation during which Allen reportedly used a machete to chop Miller on the head, causing a wound.

It is further alleged that Allen then called his friend Jackson, who was armed with a firearm, and Jackson opened fire at Miller, hitting him in the chest and face.

The men then fled the scene.

The police were alerted and, upon their arrival, Miller was transported to hospital for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.

Allen and Jackson were subsequently arrested and charged after several statements were recorded from eyewitnesses and based on caution statements reportedly given by the accused men admitting to the crime, the police said.

Their court date is being finalised.

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