May 1, 2022
19-y-o charged with murder
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A nineteen-year-old male was charged with murder and illegal possession of Firearm following the killing of 40-year-old Fitzroy Cobourne on East Queen Street, Kingston on Wednesday, April 13.
The accused has been identified as Troy Riley of Rum Lane, Kingston.
Reports from the Central Police are that about 11:05 am, Cobourne was sitting on the roadway when he was pounced upon by a lone gunman who opened gunfire, hitting him. Cobourne was pronounced dead at hospital.
Investigations led to Riley’s arrest. He was interviewed in the presence of his attorney on Friday, April 29 and subsequently charged.
His court date is being finalised.