A licensed firearm holder in Jamaica, Patrick Thompson, has been charged with two counts of murder and three counts of wounding following a shooting incident at a candlelight vigil that resulted in two fatalities and three injuries. The confrontation arose from a traffic dispute, leading to a tragic escalation of violence.
In Manchester, Jamaica, a licensed firearm holder named Patrick Thompson, age 50, has been charged with two counts of murder and three counts of wounding with intent. This follows an tragic incident where five individuals were shot during a dispute at a candlelight vigil, linked to a motor vehicle collision. The police reported that the event occurred near midnight on Nashville Road, just off Levy Lane, where Thompson resides.
Thompson, a telephone engineer and technician, turned himself in at the Mandeville Police Station after the shooting. Authorities revealed that the incident escalated when Thompson confronted another driver about his car being damaged, which led him to open fire. Tragically, the shooting resulted in the deaths of two women, Aldeen Dixon, 35, and Stacy Ann Mulgrave, 42, while also injuring three others, one of whom was a 12-year-old boy who has since been treated and released.
Police confirmed that the charges against Thompson were formalized shortly before 4:00 PM. In addition to the current charges, police indicated that Thompson may face further legal consequences as investigations continue. The crime has sparked considerable public interest and concern within the community.
The case of Patrick Thompson, now charged with two murders and three counts of wounding, highlights the severe repercussions of firearms misuse. The tragic loss of life during a public gathering reflects broader concerns regarding gun violence in Jamaica.
Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com
