Jamaican accused of robbery, shooting, nabbed at airport after attempting to flee island

A Jamaican farmer who was reportedly involved in a shooting at a party in Clarendon was nabbed on Thursday, March 2,  at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.

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He is Linval Thompson, 31, otherwise called ‘Saskel’ or ‘Bryan’, of Chateau District in May Pen in the parish.

Thompson was arrested by detectives from the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime (C-TOC) as he attempted to flee the country.

He has since been charged with wounding with intent, illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and robbery with aggravation.

According to reports, on Saturday, February 25, Thompson and another man entered a party and robbed the organizer of $100,000.

He then opened gunfire indiscriminately at the crowd.

Reports are that six people were shot and injured, including a police officer. They were taken to hospital, where they were treated for gunshot wounds.

Thompson was subsequently charged.

His court date is being finalized.

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