Westmoreland man charged with brother’s murder
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A 50-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his brother who was killed during a dispute at their home on Monday, August 28.
Charged is Donovan Grant, otherwise called ‘Ice Wata’, of Red Ground District in Negril, Westmoreland.
The deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Michael Grant, otherwise called ‘Scretchie’, a labourer also of Red Ground in the parish.
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Reports from the Negril Police are that about 6:30 am, Donovan and his brother had an ongoing dispute that became physical. During the dispute, Donovan reportedly inflicted stab wounds to Michael’s face and chest.
Residents summoned the police and on the arrival of the lawmen, Michael was seen lying on the ground in a pool of blood.
He was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Donovan later turned himself in to the police. He was interviewed and subsequently charged.
His court date is being arranged.
