Said to have looked into couple's car parked on beach

Murder charges may be laid against a policeman in connection with the killing of a man who was reportedly shot dead in Runaway Bay, St Ann, when he looked inside a car in which a man and a woman were said to be enjoying each other's company.

Sources from the Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) told THE STAR that the constable, who is from the St Ann Division, was arrested on Tuesday. His identification is, however, being withheld pending further investigations.

The lawman is implicated in the August 18 murder of musician, Charles Murphy, 34, at Pear Tree Bottom, Fisherman's Beach.

Initial reports from the Runaway Bay police were that about 10:45 p.m., Murphy was at a beachfront property when he was shot dead by gunmen. It was reported that residents alerted police upon hearing gunshots in the area. On arrival Murphy was seen lying on the ground and was rushed to the St Ann's Bay Hospital where he died.

parked on premises

Detectives told THE STAR that investigations suggest that Murphy was shot after opening a car parked on the premises and looking inside. A man and a woman were said to be inside the vehicle.

It is alleged that the gunshot was fired from the vehicle in which the man and the woman were. It is further alleged that the detained constable left his post unattended and drove to the property with a woman.