Businessman accused of pulling gun in heated argument
CLARENDON, Jamaica — A 44-year-old businessman has been charged with assault at common law, use of a firearm to commit a felony, assault occasioning bodily harm and malicious destruction of property after allegedly pulling out a gun on a man during an altercation.
He is David Morris of Central Avenue, Bushy Park in Clarendon.
According to reports, about 1:30 pm, Morris and a man had a dispute during which Morris is accused of physically assaulting the man and tearing his shirt. It is further alleged that Morris pulled his licensed firearm and pointed it at the man while issuing threatening words during the altercation.
A report was made to the police and an investigation was launched.
Morris was later arrested and charged.
His court date has not been finalised.