Police say three men who engaged them in a shootout on Orange Street, downtown Kingston on Tuesday, June 07 have been charged.
Three firearms and a quantity of ammunition were reportedly seized.
Charged with Shooting with Intent, Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition and Malicious Destruction of Property are;
· 20-year-old Daquan Black otherwise called ‘Spuddie’, of Tivoli Gardens, Kingston 14
· 20-year-old Kevon Mattis of Barnes Road, Rockfort, Kingston 2, and
· 24-year-old Anthony Wright otherwise called ‘Junior’, of Regent Street, Kingston 14.
Reports are that members of the Metro Quick Response Unit from the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) was on patrol in the area when they responded to explosions heard. There was an exchange of gunfire during which, Black was injured.
A taxi operator’s vehicle was also damaged during the gun battle. Their court date is being finalised.
