Construction worker on gun charge

A construction worker from Manchester has been charged with several offences in relation to an incident that occurred on Bethel Street, Greenvale in the parish on November 25.

Twenty-eight-year-old Akeem Barrett, otherwise called 'Boyzie' or 'Kacey', of Three Chains district, was charged with

shooting with intent, aggravated assault, wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, and using a firearm to commit a felony.

Reports from the Mandeville police are that about 4:40 a.m., two men were walking on Ward Avenue in the parish capital when they were pounced upon by Barrett who was travelling in a motor car with an accomplice. Barrett then shot the men multiple times. The police were alerted and both men were taken to hospital where they were admitted for treatment. Following an investigation, Barrett was arrested. He was charged after he was questioned in the presence of his attorney. His court date has not been finalised. Barrett's accomplice is currently being sought by the police.