The licensed firearm holder from Cassia Park, St Andrew, who was taken into police custody earlier this month for allegedly shooting an 11-year-old boy in the back is set to face the court on March 3.

Earlier this month the youngster was shot and hospitalised after climbing on to the walls of the firearm holder.

hunting for birds

Reports in that matter were that sometime between 3:30 and 4 p.m. on the day of the incident, the chap and two of his friends were in the Cassia Park gully, close to Zaidie Gardens, hunting for birds.

Information continued that the boys climbed the wall in pursuit of a catch, when a woman in that yard warned them to be careful in whatever they were doing, as there was a vehicle on the property.

It is said that shortly afterwards, the woman went into the house and the firearm holder came out, gun in hand. Shots were then fired at the boys.

The youngsters reportedly jumped from the wall and ran off into the gully while shots were still being fired. During their run, the 11-year-old fell to the ground. It is reported that his two friends turned back to his rescue and brought him to the roadway after realising that he was shot. The boy was then rushed off to hospital.

A report was made to the police and the firearm holder was arrested.

Speaking with this newspaper yesterday, Superintendent Derrick 'Cowboy' Knight, head of the St Andrew Central Division, disclosed that the shooter has since been charged with shooting with intent.