Second man charged in murder of GC Foster VP

The police have confirmed that a second man has been charged in the murder of the vice principal of GC Foster College, Gibbs Williams. 

He has been identified as 40-year-old Odane Watson otherwise called ‘Shortman’ of Duff Street, Kingston 13. 

Watson's charges come about five days after charges were laid against his 21-year-old accomplice, Jerome Hayles.

He has been charged with murder, aiding and abetting robbery with aggravation, being a participant in a criminal organisation, making use of a firearm to commit a felony, possession of prohibited firearm and unauthorised possession of ammunition. 

On Friday, October 6, 55-year-old Williams was in the process of leaving the Portmore Hospital Complex in St Catherine when he was attacked by the suspects and shot.

The police were alerted, and he was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Watson was arrested following investigations, and he was charged after an interview in the presence of his attorney on Tuesday, October 17. His court date is being finalised.

His other accomplices are currently being sought by the police.

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