July 5, 2021
15-y-o held with firearm in bag
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 15-year-old boy was charged following the seizure of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition in Shooters Hill, Harbour View, Kingston on Monday.
The police said that the teen was walking along the roadway about 3:25 pm, when he ran upon seeing the lawmen.
He was accosted and searched and a Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol and six 9mm cartridges were found in a bag he was carrying on his back.
He was taken into custody where he was charged.
His court date is being finalised, the police said.
