Man chopped to death during dispute over $1,000 in East Kingston

A violent altercation over a mere $1,000 culminated in a fatal machete attack in East Kingston on Sunday, leaving 36-year-old Donandrew Campbell dead. The incident occurred at Hippolyte Road, where Campbell, also known as ‘Don’, resided. Police have identified Derrick Shaw, alias ‘Fighter’, as a person of interest in the case, urging him to report to the Elletson Road CIB by 6 pm on Tuesday. According to reports, the deadly confrontation erupted around noon between Campbell and Shaw, who shared the same living premises. Authorities revealed that Shaw allegedly used a machete to inflict severe chop wounds on Campbell’s neck, left hand, and both wrists, with one hand reportedly severed. Campbell was rushed to Kingston Public Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Investigations uncovered that the dispute originated from a $1,000 bill that fell from Shaw’s pocket, which Campbell claimed as his own. Further inquiries revealed that the two men had a long-standing feud spanning several years, adding a layer of complexity to the tragic incident.