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‘Dry Goods’ charged with St James murder

Published:Sunday | September 15, 2024 | 5:28 PM
Williams was subsequently arrested in the Bogue area of St James on Saturday. - File photo

Twenty-five-year-old Michael Williams, otherwise called 'Dry Goods', of New Ramble, Bogue in St James, has been charged with murder following the shooting death of 35-year-old Wesley Robinson in Ramble on August 11.

He is also charged with using a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a prohibited weapon.

The Montego Bay police say between 2:20 a.m., and 6:00 a.m. on August 11, residents heard loud explosions and summoned them.

A search was conducted and Robinson was seen lying in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds.

He was assisted to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A statement was recorded from an eyewitness and a warrant prepared for Williams.

Williams was subsequently arrested in the Bogue area of St James on Saturday.

His court date is being finalised.

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