Manchester taxi driver charged with firearms offences after shooting domestic partner

A 53-year-old cabbie from Spur Tree, Manchester, faces multiple gun charges after his partner was shot during a domestic dispute on October 13.

Spur Tree man shot partner during domestic row, police say

According to the Jamaica Observer, Lawrence Gayle — also known as 'Baugh' or 'Andrew' — a 53-year-old taxi operator from Swaby's Hope and Newark Housing Scheme in Spur Tree, Manchester, has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, using a firearm to commit a felony, and wounding with intent.

Mandeville Police report that at around 10:30 am on Tuesday, October 13, Gayle and his partner were engaged in an argument when gunshots were heard. A nearby resident went to investigate and discovered the woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

Officers were notified and the woman was transported to hospital, where she was admitted in serious but stable condition.

Gayle was subsequently apprehended and formally charged after an interview conducted in the presence of his attorney.

He is scheduled to appear before the Mandeville Parish Court on Wednesday, October 21.

Source: Jamaica Observer