Man sentenced to over 50 years for shooting and firearm offenses
· The GleanerRoshawn Samuels, also known as 'Son Son', from Tivoli Gardens, was sentenced to over 50 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple counts of shooting with intent and illegal firearm possession.
The charges stem from a robbery incident on April 6, 2020, in Denham Town, Kingston 14.
According to police reports, a mobile patrol team received information about an ongoing robbery and responded to the location. On arrival, they spotted two men matching the suspects' description. The suspects fled upon seeing the police, leading officers to pursue them. During the chase, one of the men fired shots at the officers before escaping.
Following an investigation, Samuels was apprehended in January 2021 and subsequently charged with shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm. The case was brought before the Supreme Court in July 2024, where he was found guilty on all counts.
Today, Samuels was sentenced to 15 years and two months each for three counts of shooting with intent, along with 10 years and two months for illegal firearm possession. Although the combined sentences total over 50 years, they are to run concurrently.