Two charged for teen’s murder

Lawmen assigned to the Kingston Central Police Division have charged two men with murder and assault at common law following the stabbing death of 19-year-old Jovean Storridge, Melbrook Heights, Harbour View, Kingston 17, on May 31.

Charged are 33-year-old Anthony Howell, of Antonia Drive, Red Hills, St Andrew, and 33-year-old Lane Legister, of Tower Street, Kingston CSO. Reports from the police are that about 11:13 a.m., Storridge was walking along the roadway when he was approached by Howell, who was armed with his licensed firearm, and Legister, who was armed with a knife. Howell pointed his firearm at Storridge, who, in an attempt to escape injuries, raised his hands, during which Legister reportedly used his knife to inflict a stab wound on his upper body. Storridge reportedly ran but was chased and beaten by both men. He was assisted to the hospital by residents, where he died while undergoing treatment.

A report was made to the police, and both men were apprehended and taken into custody. They were subsequently charged after a question-and-answer session in the presence of their attorney. Their court date is being finalised.