18-year-old Dashane Whyte of Browne’s Avenue is scheduled to appear in the St. John’s Magistrate’s court today following his arrest and his being charged in connection with the murder of 50-year-old Steve Chambers, also of Browne’s Avenue.
Chambers and Whyte reportedly got into an argument on Sunday evening at Browne’s Avenue. The incident escalated into a physical altercation with both men arming themselves with sharp and blunt objects.
Chambers sustained multiple stab wounds to his body and was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at approximately 8:18 a.m. on Monday, July 28.
Whyte also received medical treatment for injuries he sustained during the incident. He was subsequently taken into custody and has since been charged for the offence.
Today’s court appearance is Whyte’s first since his arrest and charge.
