Teen charged with murder in Arnett Gardens

The Kingston West Police say they have charged a teen with murder following the shooting death of a man in his community in August 2019.

Charged is 19-year-old Nashaun Smith otherwise called ‘Shortman’, of Arnett Gardens, Kingston 12.

He is charged with the death of 25-year-old Donavon Barrett otherwise called ‘Chiney Man’, also of Arnett Gardens.

Reports are that on Monday, August 3 about 6:00 p.m., Barrett was walking along the roadway when he was approached by Smith who opened gunfire hitting him in the head. Barrett later died at hospital.

Smith was later apprehended and subsequently charged after he was pointed out in an identification parade.

His court date is being finalised.

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