18-y-o charged after fatal stabbing in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The police have arrested and charged the 18-year-old teenager accused of fatally stabbing a 50-year-old man in Top Coffee Grove near Porus in Manchester on Saturday, August 31.
The teenager, now identified as Sherone Rowe, a bartender of the community, reportedly fled the scene after the incident. Sources said the family fled their home in the area shortly after as well after receiving threats.
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Rowe is now charged with the murder of 50-year-old Fitzroy Wilson, a farmer from the community.
Reports are that about 8:00 pm, Rowe and Wilson had an argument during which Rowe used a knife to stab Wilson. He later collapsed while Rowe fled the scene.
Rowe was later arrested by the police and reportedly confessed to the crime during an interview.