Man killed in Marlie Gardens identified

Initially the body was only tagged according to its physical features, but yesterday afternoon the police identified the deceased as Sanjay Shaw formally of Wellside Lane.

Shaw, whose precise age is still unknown, is said to be in his 30s and also goes by the alias ‘Rufus’. About a decade ago he relocated to Spanish Town.

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In 2013 he was charged with murder committed in Old Harbour but was acquitted before the courts, the police informed Old Harbour News. A few years later he was accused of brandishing an illegal gun at a man during an argument regarding a car deal that fell through. The investigation into the matter died a natural death due to insufficient evidence, said the police.

News of Shaw’s death caught locals by surprise given his absence from the area for so many years.

About 7:40 pm Tuesday, Shaw’s body was found in an open lot on Marlie Avenue with wounds consistent with those caused by gunshots.

A white Honda Stream motor car was seen speeding away from the scene where Shaw was found lying face down on the ground.

While a motive is yet to be established, the police are of the opinion that he was killed by persons known to him.