April 21, 2016
Taxi operator shot dead in St James
ST JAMES, Jamaica – A taxi operator was shot dead at his home in Tangle River, St James last night by unknown assailants.
Dead is 22-year-old Chavenne Lawrence otherwise called ‘Kevon’.
Reports from police in Freeport are that about 11:15 pm, Lawrence was at home with his brother when armed men entered and demanded money.
A struggle reportedly ensued and Lawrence’s brother managed to escape and called the police. When the police arrived a search was conducted of the area and Lawrence was found in nearby bushes suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police say investigations continue.