The St. Andrew South Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has charged 24-year-old Malik Peart, of Ambroke Lane, Kingston 10, with Murder, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Possession of Unauthorized Ammunition and Using a Firearm to commit a Felony following an incident on Lower Marl Road, Kingston 11, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Dead is 24-year-old Andre Freckleton, otherwise called ‘Kunta’ of Liguanea.
Reports are that at about 7:30 p.m., Frekleton was at the aforementioned location when he was pounced upon by Peart armed with a firearm; he opened gunfire, hitting Frekleton in the head and upper body. Peart then made his escape on foot in the area.
On Thursday, February 13, Peart was formally charged following an eyewitness statement and a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.
A court date for him is being arranged.
