Update | Man charged for shooting death of taxi operator in Portmore

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July 23, 2026

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Update | Man charged for shooting death of taxi operator in Portmore

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The police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a taxi operator in Portmore, St Catherine on Tuesday night.

Charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and using a firearm to commit a felony is 24-year-old Tywayne Hinds, otherwise called 'Lasco'.

A court date is being finalised.

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