Argument ends with 18-y-o charged with murder

An 18-year-old is among two persons charged in relation to the November 15, 2024, shooting death of a man along Orange Street in Kingston.

Ajahni Porter of West Street and Ticy Smith of East Queen Street, both from the parish, are charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and using a firearm to commit a felony.

According to reports from the Kingston Central police, around 3:15 a.m., Dawkins and a friend were travelling in a motor vehicle when Porter and Smith, who were in another vehicle, signalled him to stop.

Dawkins complied after recognising Smith and Porter, with whom he had a verbal altercation earlier, police said.

Porter then brandished a firearm, pulled Dawkins to the back of the vehicle, and opened fire, hitting him multiple times before fleeing the scene, according to the police report.

Dawkins was transported to hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment.

An intensive investigation and witness statements led to the arrest and subsequent charging of the duo.

Their court date is being finalised.

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