St Andrew, Jamaica – A 23-year-old resident of St Thomas has been formally charged in reference to the deadly capturing of a person inside his house in Bull Bay, St Andrew, earlier this 12 months.
Antony Barrett, in any other case often called “Hilux” and “Nation,” of Leith Wall, St Thomas, has been charged with homicide, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, and utilizing a firearm to commit a felony.
Barrett is accused of killing 34-year-old electrician and taxi operator Joudan Hutchinson, who resided at Hope Hill in Bull Bay. The incident occurred within the early hours of Friday, April 11.
In accordance with police reviews, the chain of occasions started on Thursday, April 10, when an argument broke out between Hutchinson, Barrett, and one other man. Throughout the altercation, Hutchinson was struck with a shovel, sustaining accidents that required hospital remedy.
Nonetheless, upon Hutchinson’s discharge the next day, police say Barrett went to his house at roughly 1:20 a.m. and opened fireplace, capturing him a number of instances.
Hutchinson was rushed to hospital by police however was pronounced useless on arrival.
After weeks of investigation, Barrett was apprehended on Saturday, Could 24, and formally charged on Thursday, Could 29. A courtroom date is presently being organized.
The police proceed their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing.
