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Man charged with murder and firearm offence

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A 22-year-old man from St Michael has been charged in connection with the shooting death of Akil Hinds earlier this month.

Police said Hassan Alessandro Hazell-Grant, of Jessamine Avenue, Bayville, was arrested and formally charged with murder and use of a firearm in relation to the October 6, 2025 incident.

Hazell-Grant is scheduled to appear before the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Monday, October 27.

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