On Saturday past, the teenaged son of Ninja Man (whose real name is Desmond Ballentyne ) was taken in to custody by St.Ann police for questioning in relation to a murder for which his father is charged. He was brought to Kingston the following day for questioning by Major Investigation Task Force (MIT).
Ninja ManAnother man was also caught in a store room hiding along with Ninja Man's son who's name has not been released. The alleged vehicle used in the murdder was also found on the site.
Backstory
On March 17 Nija Man and some men (including the son) were reportedly involved in a dispute with a man on Marl Road in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew. Shots were fired at the man, but they missed him andh fatally hit 20-year old Ricardo Johnson also known as "Ricky Trooper."
Another version of the incident is that Johnson was sweeping his yard in the company of a friend when a grey motorcar drove up. An argument reportedly developed between Johnson’s friend and one of the men in the car.The men drove off but later returned and opened fire, hitting Johnson who died at the Kingston Public Hospital.
Ninja Man has publicly professed his innocence in the matter. Ironically enough, he is the founder of the One Umbrella Movement, an organization created to promote peace in the Marl Road community.
Charged on March 21 for murder, conspiracy to murder, shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm, has since appeared in court and remains in police custody.
He goes back to court May 7.
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