Lionel Town man charged with shooting man during dispute
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A mason of Lionel Town, Clarendon who allegedly shot a man during an argument and then ran has been slapped with several charges in relation to the September 15, 2023 incident.
The accused has been identified as 24-year-old Kashief Thompson.
Thompson is charged with wounding with intent, possession of prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.
It is alleged that about 8:20 pm Thompson and a man were having a dispute on Dupant Road in the parish when Thompson reportedly pulled a firearm from his waistband and shot the man in his right side and right arm.
Thompson then escaped on foot in the area, the police said.
A report was made and on Sunday, May 25, the police conducted an operation in the Lionel Town area where Thompson was found and arrested.
He was subsequently charged and is awaiting a court date.
