Man charged with attempted murder in Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 29-year-old Kingston man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an incident that took place at Oxford Market in the parish on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Charged is Ricardo Rodney, otherwise called ‘Kemar’,of Regent Street, Kingston 14.
Reports are that about 11:30 pm, the victim was in his shop when Rodney locked him inside.
He later reportedly poured a corrosive substance on the building and set it ablaze. The victim
escaped with the assistance of another man who opened the door. The police were summoned and Rodney was taken to the hospital where he was admitted in critical condition with several burns to his face and body.
On Thursday, March 16, 2022 Rodney was arrested and on Wednesday, March 22 he was charged after a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.
His court date is not yet finalised.
