Key Takeaways
- Romaine Abrahams, known as ‘Pim Pim’, turned himself in after shooting two people in a car in Hannah Town.
- Police charged Abrahams with wounding, possession of a prohibited weapon, and firearm-related felonies.
- An investigation began after Abrahams fled the scene on October 22, 2026, where both victims suffered serious injuries.
- In a separate incident, Rosemarie Leamy was fatally shot on her veranda in Central Village by two armed men.
- The police are searching for the suspects involved in Leamy’s shooting, which occurred on November 5, 2026.
The Denham Town Police in Kingston, Jamaica, have reportedly arrested and charged a suspect wanted for shooting after he surrendered to the police. The suspect allegedly opened fire on a vehicle occupied by a couple. As a result, both individuals suffered serious injuries.
Investigators have identified the accused as Romaine Abrahams, also known as ‘Pim Pim’, 31, a maintenance worker from Edith Lane, Orange Street, Kingston.
The police have charged Abrahams for multiple offenses, including two counts of wounding with intent. Additionally, he faces charges for possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, and using a firearm to commit a felony.
According to the Denham Town police, on October 22, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Abrahams, armed with a firearm, allegedly approached a vehicle with two occupants on Upper West Street in Hannah Town, Kingston.
After a brief conversation, Abrahams reportedly opened fire at the occupants, striking them, before fleeing on foot.
Emergency responders assisted the victims to the Kingston Public Hospital, where the medical staff admitted the injured man in serious condition. Meanwhile, the authorities subsequently treated and released the woman.
Investigators initiated an investigation and placed Abrahams on their wanted list. Consequently, Abrahams surrendered to the police on Sunday, November 1.
Law enforcement placed Abrahams on an identification parade, and the complainant positively identified him.
Detectives formally charged Abrahams on Wednesday, November 4, following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney. His court appearance date is pending.
Woman shot dead on veranda in Central Village
Law enforcement agents in St. Catherine are searching for two armed men allegedly responsible for fatally shooting a woman. The shooting occurred on Thursday while the woman was sitting on her veranda at her home in Big Lane, Central Village, St. Catherine.
The police have identified the victim as 57-year-old Rosemarie Leamy, also known as “Rosie.”
According to preliminary reports, the deadly shooting occurred at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Reportedly, “Rosie” was at home sitting on her veranda when two men approached her. The men allegedly brandished guns and fired multiple shots, hitting her several times.
The assailants then reportedly fled in a waiting car.
Good Samaritans rushed “Rosie” to the Spanish Town Hospital, where a doctor pronounced her deceased.
The Central Village Criminal Investigation Branch has initiated an investigation into the incident.