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Ninth man charged with Jamal Worrell’s murder

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POLICE HAVE ARRESTED and charged Johnathan Ricardo Joshua Layne of Grazettes New Road, St Michael  with the offence of murder in relation to the October 2, 2015 shooting death of  23-year-old Jamal Worrell.

The 20-year-old is the ninth person to be charged in relation to this murder investigation.

He also received additional charges of two counts of endangering life and use of a firearm.

Layne is expected to appear at Magistrates Court today.

Layne aka “Short Man” or “Shanka” was the subject of a wanted man notice issued on December 2.

Meanwhile, police continue to seek the assistance of the public in locating Richan Robert Walrond and Romel Jamar Allder.

Walrond, alias “Blacks” or “Dark Man”, last resided at Back Ivy, St Michael. He is about 5’6” in height, slimly built and of black complexion.  He has black hair and large ears.

Allder of 1st Ave Maxwell, Christ Church is 5’10” in height, of slim build and of a black complexion.  He has black hair, wide sleepy eyes and thick lips. (PR/NB)

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