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43-y-o St Andrew man charged for fatally stabbing brother with machete

From Jamaica Gleaner · () English

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  • Ruel Myles, a 43-year-old electrician, has been charged with murder for fatally stabbing his 51-year-old brother, Terrence Myles, with a machete.
  • The incident occurred during a dispute at their shared home in St. Andrew, Kingston, on August 20.
  • Terrence Myles died from his injuries at the hospital, and Ruel Myles was taken into custody following a police interview.

A domestic dispute tragically escalated into fatal violence in St. Andrew, Kingston, resulting in a 43-year-old electrician being charged with the murder of his own brother. Ruel Myles now faces charges after allegedly stabbing his 51-year-old sibling, Terrence Myles, during an altercation at their shared residence on Tobias Road.

The incident, which occurred on Thursday, August 20, reportedly began as a disagreement between the brothers. The dispute quickly turned physical, culminating in Ruel Myles using a machete to stab Terrence Myles in the back. Emergency services rushed Terrence to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.

Following the fatal stabbing, Ruel Myles was taken into police custody. After a question-and-answer session with investigators, he was formally charged with murder. Authorities are currently finalizing his court date.

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Originally published by Jamaica Gleaner. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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