Irwin High schoolboy charged with murder

A teen boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Raniel Plummer outside their school gate at Irwin High School in St James.

The incident happened in Granville, St James on Thursday, April 17.

Reports from the Montego Bay police are that Plummer and a schoolmate had an altercation while at school.

About 3 p.m., Plummer, according to the police, was approached by the said student along with a group of boys, who attacked him.

During the squabble, a knife was brought into play and was used to stab Plummer to the chest.

The injured boy was assisted to hospital where he died while undergoing treatment. On Friday, April 19, the accused teen turned himself in to the police in the company of family members and a Justice of the Peace.

He was subsequently charged following a question and answer session.

A court date is being finalised.

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