Negril taximan slapped with gun charges

The police in Negirl say they have arrested and charged 20-year-old David Kennedy, after he allegedly pointed a firearm at a man, and threatened to kill him. 

Kennedy, otherwise called ‘Brown Man’, is a taxi operator from Whitehall, in Negril, Westmoreland. 

He was charged with assault at common law and possession of a prohibited weapon.

According to police reports, about 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the male complainant was at his home, when Kennedy approached and pointed a firearm at him and threatened to kill him.

In fear of his life, the man ran from his house to the police station, where he made a report.

On Wednesday, Kennedy was arrested and charged after being pointed out to the police.

His court date is being finalised.

We want to hear from you! Email us at star@gleanerjm.com and follow @thejamaicastar on Instagram and on Twitter @JamaicaStar and on Facebook: @TheJamaicaStar, or on Whatsapp @ 876-550-2506.