Carpenter charged in 2022 Kingston double murder case

A 52-year-old carpenter faces charges for his alleged involvement in a 2022 double murder and a related wounding incident in Kingston, Jamaica. Dennis Mundell, also known as ‘Ginseng,’ has been charged with two counts of murder, wounding with intent, illegal possession of a firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition.

The victims, identified as 39-year-old building contractor Andy Christian and 24-year-old accounting clerk Javari Stephens, were fatally shot on September 6, 2022, at the intersection of McDonald Place and Olympic Way. Reports from the Duhaney Park police indicate that Mundell and accomplices, armed and traveling in a Toyota Axio, approached a group on the roadway and began shooting before escaping.

Following the incident, Christian, Stephens, and a third individual sustained gunshot wounds. They were taken to the hospital, where Christian and Stephens were pronounced dead. The third victim received treatment for his injuries. Detectives identified Mundell as a suspect after an investigation, leading to his arrest and charges after he participated in a question-and-answer session and was identified in a lineup. A court date is currently being finalized.