Thirty-year-old CLEAVON JOHNSON, also known as ‘Smeagol’ of El Dorado was expected to appear before a Tunapuna Magistrate today, charged with the murder of 34-year-old Jahway Adams and shooting with intent against a woman, which occurred on Sunday 25th August 2019.

He was also charged with charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition, following advice received from Director of Public Prosecutions, Roger Gaspard SC, on Friday 27th December 2019.

“On Sunday 25th August 2019, Adams and a woman were walking along Tombasson Road, Caura, when a man known to them exited some bushes from the western side of the roadway armed with a firearm. The suspect pointed the firearm in their direction and fired several shots, hitting both Adams and the woman. The woman ran away from the scene, returning shortly after to find the Adam’s body lying motionless,” a statement from the TTPS said.