Kingston man charged with murder, possession of illegal firearm
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 28-year-old man was charged with murder, possession of prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and using a firearm to commit a felony following an incident on Smith Lane in the parish on Tuesday, March 28.
Charged is Shane McKenzie of Wildman Street, Kingston. Dead is 27-year-old Oniel West, otherwise called ‘Mad Max’ of Smith Lane in the parish.
Reports from Central police are that about 11:25 am, West was walking along the roadway when he was approached by McKenzie and another man, who had a brief conversation with him. It is alleged that the men opened gunfire at West, killing him.
An investigation was launched and McKenzie was arrested on Saturday, April 15. He was charged on Monday, April 24 after he underwent a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.