The Trelawny Police have made a significant breakthrough in an attempted murder case with the arrest of Randane Gibson, otherwise called ‘Jason’, a 36-year-old chef of Bounty Hall, Trelawny.
Gibson faces multiple charges stemming from an incident that occurred on October 30, 2019, in Sawyers District, in the parish. The charges include:
- Attempted Murder
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Use of a Prohibited Weapon with Intent to Injure
- Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony
- Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
- Assault at Common Law
Reports are that about 11:00 a.m., a woman was at her shop when Gibson, with whom she had a dispute earlier, opened gunfire outside her shop. He then entered the shop, grabbed her and placed the firearm at her head; he attempted to fire multiple times, fortunately, the gun failed to discharge on this occasion. Gibson fled the scene with the firearm.
The woman reported the incident to the police.
Gibson, who was on the Trelawny Division’s Wanted Person List, was apprehended on January 23, 2024, during a police operation.
This arrest is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of the Trelawny Police Division in addressing violent crimes and ensuring the safety of the community.
Gibson will be brought before the court to answer to the charges laid against him.
