KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Kingston West Police arrested and charged three men with murder, illegal possession of firearm and ammunition after they reportedly shot and killed a man on Anthony Road in Kingston on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

The men were charged with the murder of 30-year-old Rushane Ashley otherwise called ‘Blackie’ of an Anthony Road address.

Charged are 20-year-old Jermaine Hamilton otherwise called ‘Alex’, of Rousseau Road, Kingston 13; 30-year-old Kerron Pryce otherwise called ‘Zeeks’, a higgler of Magazine Lane, Bog Walk, St Catherine and 26-year-old Damion Walker otherwise called ‘Shines’, a bus conductor of Lincoln Way, Heartease, St Thomas.

Reports from the Denham Town police are that about 7:00 pm, Ashley was standing at his gate among a group of people, when a motorcar with all three men drove up. It is alleged that the armed men opened fire killing Ashley before escaping in the area.

Hamilton and Pryce, who were arrested and in custody for other offences were subsequently charged following interviews. Walker was recently arrested after he reported on condition of bail at the Yallahs Police Station. He was charged on Thursday, July 27, following a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.

A court date for the accused men is being finalised.