Trio Facing Multiple Charges in St Catherine Teacher Murder Case

St Catherine North police have laid multiple charges against three men in connection with the fatal shooting of a teacher in Gordon Pen earlier this year.

Charged with murder and related offences are Tyrick Fennell, also known as “Six,” a garbage collector from Palmers Cross in Clarendon; Wilber Edwards, 46, otherwise called “Twin” or “Rolex,” of Lyssons, St Thomas; and 25-year-old Jevarne Swimmer, also known as “Razor,” also of Lyssons.

According to investigators, the men face charges including murder, conspiracy to murder, using a firearm to commit a scheduled offence, possession of a prohibited weapon, and participation in a criminal organisation. Law enforcement officials say the charges were formally laid on Thursday after question-and-answer interviews were conducted with the men in the presence of their attorneys.

Police reports indicate that the fatal incident took place about 7:52 p.m. on January 9. Authorities allege that 44-year-old Damion Dunn, a teacher and building consultant, was driving his 2017 Suzuki Grand Vitara along Gordon Boulevard when his vehicle was blocked by a Toyota Axio carrying the accused men.

Investigators allege that Fennell and Swimmer exited the Toyota armed with handguns and fired multiple shots at Dunn while he remained in the driver’s seat. The attackers then reportedly returned to the vehicle, which was driven from the scene by Edwards.

Dunn was transported to the Spanish Town Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Police say ongoing investigations led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the three accused men. The matter is now before the court.