Police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection with
the murder of 52-year-old woman and the injuring of two men at
their home in April.
The victim Andrea Mitchell Young, of Mansfield Avenue, Homestead in St
Catherine was at her home when men armed kicked in the door to the
house and opened fire hitting occupants several times.
The injured were rushed to hospital where Young was pronounced dead
and two men, also injured in the attack, were admitted.
Police said a probe was launched and a 19-year-old man held several weeks
later.
After a question and answer session the man identified as Eric Gordon of
Streebor Avenue, Homestead in St Catherine was charged with murder,
illegal possession of firearm and ammunition and two counts of wounding
Police said Gordon was accosted on May 9, by the police and placed in
custody.
He was later identified by the eye witness and was subsequently charged
after a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.
His court date is being finalised.
