Driver charged for shooting passenger during dispute on bus
Published:Tuesday | February 25, 2025 | 11:23 AM
A driver is facing criminal charges for allegedly shooting a passenger during a dispute onboard his bus last week.
Peter Campbell, 57, a licensed firearm holder, has been charged with wounding with intent and using a firearm to commit a felony, the St Andrew South police have confirmed.
The incident occurred along Mandela Highway near the Six Mile Bridge about 11:00 p.m. on February 17.
According to the police, Campbell got into a dispute with the passenger while operating the vehicle.
It’s alleged that the dispute escalated and Campbell discharged his firearm, a nine millimetre pistol, injuring the passenger.
Campbell drove the injured passenger to the Kingston Public Hospital for treatment, according to a police report.
He was charged after an interview conducted in the presence of his attorney Peter Champagnie K.C., the police said.
The St Andrew South police said the investigation is ongoing.
- Livern Barrett
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