Mandeville Firearm Holder Charged Following Vigil Shooting Incident

Patrick Thompson, a licensed firearm holder, has been charged with two counts of murder and three counts of wounding after a vigil shooting in Mandeville, Jamaica, which left two women dead and three others injured. The incident stemmed from a dispute over a vehicle collision that escalated into gunfire. Thompson surrendered to police, and further charges may follow as the investigation unfolds.

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Patrick Thompson, a 50-year-old licensed firearm holder from Levy Lane in Mandeville, has been charged in connection with the shooting deaths of two women and injuries to three others during a vigil. The police formally charged him with two counts of murder and three counts of wounding with intent, with potential additional charges pending.

The incident occurred when Thompson’s vehicle was allegedly struck by another car, leading to an argument that escalated into gunfire. Witnesses report the shooting took place around midnight, near Thompson’s home and the candlelight vigil site. Tragically, two of the victims, Aldeen Dixon, 35, and Stacy Ann Mulgrave, 42, later succumbed to their injuries after being transported to the hospital, while others received treatment for serious wounds.

Following the shooting, Thompson surrendered to the Mandeville Police Station, where detectives from the Area Three Major Investigations Division subsequently interviewed him. The tragic event highlights the escalating violence linked to disputes in public settings, driven by factors such as road-related confrontations.

The case of Patrick Thompson underscores the severe consequences of escalating disputes, particularly in public forums like vigils. As charges are laid and investigations continue, it raises concerns about public safety and the regulation of licensed firearm holders. The police are expected to provide further updates as more evidence is gathered and analyzed in the ongoing investigation.

Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com