21-y-o mechanic accused of murder
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 21-year-old mechanic is now in police custody following the stabbing death of another mechanic on Monday, May 19.
Lamar Miller of New Harbour Village, Old Harbour, St Catherine, has been charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jerome James, who is of a Waterford, St Catherine address.
Reports from the Portmore police are that Miller and James were involved in an altercation during which Miller used a knife to inflict multiple stab wounds to James’ upper body before escaping the area on foot.
The police were alerted, and on their arrival, James was assisted to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Miller was subsequently arrested during an operation and was later charged on Thursday, May 29.
His court date is being finalised.
