‘Budshot’ charged in connection to Balaclava shooting incident

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October 1, 2026

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‘Budshot’ charged in connection to Balaclava shooting incident

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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A man who reportedly fled the scene of a confrontation with police in Balaclava, St Elizabeth, last month, which left Jowayne Salmon, otherwise called “Mani”, dead, has been charged.

He has been identified as 29-year-old Kimar Robinson, otherwise called “Budshot”, a construction worker of Oxford District, St Elizabeth.

Robinson has been charged with shooting with intent, possession of prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.

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