Manchester man charged in connection with shooting incident that left two dead

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The police have charged a 36-year-old man who is believed to be involved with a shooting incident in Manchester that left two alleged gunmen dead on Monday, October 19.

Charged is Cordel Blake, of George Reid District, Manchester, who faces charges of shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and using a firearm to commit a felony.

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According to the police, at approximately 6:35 am, lawmen intercepted a silver Toyota Axio motor car along Old Greenvale Road after receiving reports that the vehicle had been involved in an earlier shooting.