October 14, 2026
Man in police custody after allegedly shooting his wife during domestic dispute in Mandeville
Written byMarkelia Rumble
A man is in police custody after allegedly shooting his wife during a domestic dispute in Newark Scheme, Mandeville yesterday.
The suspect was arrested in St. Elizabeth and taken to the Mandeville Police Station where he was placed in custody at about 6:30 p.m.
Police reports are that at around 10:00 a.m., residents reported hearing loud explosions and cries for help.
The police were summoned and on their arrival, they found the woman with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
The man allegedly fled the scene in his motor car following the incident.
The woman was rushed to hospital where she was admitted in serious condition.
