Key Takeaways
- A father in Manchester, Jamaica, faces homicide conspiracy charges connected to the deaths of two men, believed to be reprisals for his daughter’s shooting.
- The suspect, Kumar Obrien, conspired with others to target the deceased, Yakieni Shaw and Damien Edwards, resulting in their fatal shooting in March.
- Another incident in Manchester involves taxi operator Lawrence Gayle, charged with multiple gun-related offenses after a domestic dispute led to a shooting.
- Gayle’s argument with his partner escalated, injuring her seriously, and he faces charges including possession of a prohibited weapon.
- Both Obrien and Gayle are scheduled to appear in court on October 21, 2026, as investigations continue.
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In Manchester, Jamaica, investigators have formally charged a father with conspiracy to commit homicide. This follows the deaths of two men in his community in March. Authorities believe the suspect conspired to neutralize the two men as retaliation for the shooting death of his daughter one month earlier.
The police have identified the suspect as 37-year-old Kumar Obrien, also known as ‘Frazzle.’ He resides on Melrose Drive in Land Settlement, Manchester.
The Manchester police have identified the deceased men as Yakieni Shaw, known as ‘Yankee,’ 29, a farmer from Comfort District. They also identified Damien Edwards, known as ‘Damie,’ 21, from Melrose Gardens in Williamsfield, Manchester.
According to the Mandeville Police, Obrien conspired with others to target Edwards and Shaw. Tragically, unknown assailants neutralized both men at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The police believe that the Obrien conspired shooting was carried out in retaliation for the fatal shooting of his four-year-old daughter, Saniyah Obrien. The shooting occurred on Sunday, February 8, while they were seated in his Voxy motor car.
Following their investigation, the police arrested and subsequently charged Obrien. Investigators have scheduled his court appearance for Wednesday, October 21.
Manchester cabbie slapped with gun charges after domestic dispute
In another Manchester incident, the police have charged a taxi operator with multiple gun-related charges following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 13, in Spur Tree, Manchester.
The suspect, Kumar Obrien, conspired with others to target the deceased, Yakieni Shaw and Damien Edwards, resulting in their fatal shooting in March.
Another incident in Manchester involves taxi operator Lawrence Gayle, charged with multiple gun-related offenses after a domestic dispute led to a shooting.
Gayle’s argument with his partner escalated, injuring her seriously, and he faces charges including possession of a prohibited weapon.
Both Obrien and Gayle are scheduled to appear in court on October 21, 2026, as investigations continue.
Law enforcement officials have identified the accused as Lawrence Gayle, otherwise called ‘Baugh’ or ‘Andrew’, 53, of Swaby’s Hope and Newark Housing Scheme, in Spur Tree, Manchester.
Investigators have charged Gale with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, using a firearm to commit a felony, and wounding with intent.
According to the Mandeville Police, about 10:30 a.m., Gayle and his partner were involved in an argument when residents heard explosions. A neighbor reportedly went to investigate and found the woman with gunshot wounds.
The police responded, and transported the injured woman to the hospital, where the authorities admitted her in serious condition.
Following an investigation, the police arrested and charged Gayle after an interview in the presence of his attorney.
Investigators have scheduled Gayle to appear in the Mandeville Parish Court in Manchester, on Wednesday, October 21.
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