St. James, Jamaica – Homicide, Theft with Aggravation, Utilizing a Firearm to Commit a Felony, and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon prices have been laid in opposition to 29-year-old Christopher Hunt, in any other case often known as ‘Alkaline, of Katon Lane, Mount Salem, St. James.
The costs stem from the deadly taking pictures of 37-year-old Garry Hamilton, a safety officer of Albion Street, Montego Bay, on Monday, June 16 alongside Barnett Road within the parish.
In response to police experiences, at roughly 5:54 p.m., Hamilton was standing exterior a enterprise institution when Hunt approached and tried to pressure him inside. When the try failed, Hunt allegedly opened gunfire, taking pictures Hamilton a number of occasions earlier than robbing the enterprise and fleeing the scene.
The police have been alerted and responded promptly. Hamilton was transported to the hospital, the place he was pronounced useless.
Following a swift investigation that included CCTV footage evaluation, Hunt was apprehended in St. Catherine on Tuesday, June 17 — only a day after the homicide. After reportedly confessing to the crimes throughout a question-and-answer session, Hunt was formally charged on Wednesday, June 25.
A court docket date is at the moment being organized.
Investigations are ongoing
