KINGSTON, Jamaica—A St Catherine labourer has been charged in connection with the murder of 68-year-old Hartman Johnson, otherwise called ‘Pastor,’ a labourer of Walkers Avenue, Windsor Heights, Central Village, St Catherine, on February 27.

He has been identified as 32-year-old Keiron Palmer, otherwise called ‘Jetto’ or ‘Jetti,’ a labourer of Cameron Avenue, Windsor Heights, Central Village, St Catherine.

Reports from the Central Village police are that about 1:00 am, Palmer and Johnson had an altercation which became physical.

During the scuffle, Palmer reportedly inflicted several stab wounds on his body before fleeing the scene.

Residents alerted the police, and Johnson was transported to the hospital, where death was confirmed.

Palmer was arrested in his community on Thursday, April 23, and subsequently charged.

A court date is being finalised.