In a high-profile case at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court, Prosecutor Shamrock Pierre has urged Senior Magistrate Tammika McKenzie to convict popular DJ Too Cool Chris, legally known as Christopher Jones, for wounding Kevin Patterson in a shooting incident on July 4, 2024. Pierre argued that Jones, who claimed self-defense, acted unlawfully by shooting Patterson three times. The prosecutor emphasized that a conviction for wounding could result in a 14-year prison sentence, underscoring the gravity of the offense. Pierre dismissed the defense’s claim that Patterson had a mental health issue at the time of the incident, stating there was no recent psychiatric evidence to support this. Witnesses, including Julian Richards and PC Jahshem Lynch, testified that Jones was seen carrying a firearm openly before the shooting. Pierre questioned the reasonableness of Jones’ actions, noting that Patterson was shot in the back, which contradicted the self-defense narrative. The defense, led by lawyer Grant Connell, countered that Jones acted in fear for his life. The court is expected to deliver its verdict on December 10, 2025. Meanwhile, Patterson was acquitted of a related charge of wounding Jones.
Prosecutor says Too Cool took advantage of man he shot
