32-y-o man charged for shooting teen girl accused of stealing money

Thirty-two-year-old Kevon McCallum is to appear before the St Catherine Parish Court after he was arrested and charged on Monday by the Spanish Town police in St Catherine for allegedly shooting a female teen last year.

McCallum of Beacon Hill area in the parish, is charged with possession of prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, using a firearm to commit a felony, wounding with intent, attempted murder and assault at common law.

Reports are that about 10:00 p.m., February 13, 2024, the complainant, accused of stealing money from a relative, was brought to McCallum to be reprimanded.

The accused, who cops say is a don, reportedly beat the teenager, brandished a firearm and pointed at the complainant's head and discharged a round, which injured her.

The victim was rushed to the Spanish Town Hospital and eventually to Kingston Public Hospital where she was admitted for treatment.

An investigation was launched which led to McCallum's arrest and charge.

A court date has not yet been finalised.

-Rasbert Turner

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