The police have charged a 22-year-old man with the murder of 10-year-old Jezariah Tyrell. Charged is Tommy Powell otherwise called ‘Red Head’, a labourer of James Street, in Kingston.
Powell has also been charged with shooting with intent and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.
Reports from the Central Police are that at about 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, Jezariah and her relatives were asleep at home when a relative reportedly smelled gasoline and heard strange sounds on the roof.
He went to investigate and was pounced upon by intruders, who attempted to gain entry to the house while firing at the occupants.
When the gunfire subsided, it was discovered that Jezariah was shot.
She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
