KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican authorities have formally brought criminal charges against a 27-year-old construction worker in connection with the fatal August shooting of a local electrician. Jason Campbell, also known by the alias “Liz,” faces multiple charges including murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, and utilizing a firearm to commit a felony.
The case centers on the death of 55-year-old Paul Brown, who was known in his community as “Bringle.” According to official reports from the Denham Town police division, the violent incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, August 8, 2024, within the victim’s residential community.
Police investigators report that at approximately 4:30 p.m., Brown was standing on a roadway when he was approached by Campbell and another unidentified individual. Campbell allegedly produced a firearm and discharged multiple rounds, striking the electrician in the upper body. The assailants subsequently fled the scene.
Despite sustaining critical injuries, Brown managed to retreat into his yard for safety and alerted neighbors that Campbell had been responsible for the shooting. Local residents assisted the wounded man to a medical facility, where he succumbed to his injuries during emergency treatment.
The investigation into Brown’s death prompted Campbell to surrender himself to law enforcement authorities on Tuesday. After questioning and evidence review, prosecutors formally filed charges against the suspect on Thursday, moving the case toward judicial proceedings.