Man accused of 2017 murder of taxi operator arrested
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May 9, 2024

Man accused of 2017 murder of taxi operator arrested

ST ANDREW, Jamaica— A man was arrested and charged  for the 2017 murder of a taxi operator who was killed in Gem Crescent, Bull Bay, St Andrew.

The deceased is Edwin Virgo of Jackvale district, Bull Bay, St Andrew.

Charged with his death is 47-year-old Oniel Britton, a construction worker of Eltham, Spanish Town in St Catherine, and Windsor Lodge in Bull Bay, St Andrew.

It is reported that on Tuesday October 17, 2017 about 7:30 Britton was a passenger in a taxi operated by Virgo. Upon reaching a section of the roadway Britton reportedly pulled a firearm and shot Virgo, killing him.

An investigation was launched and the accused was arrested on Sunday, May 5.

He was charged following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.

His court date is being finalised.

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