Brigadier Jerry - (Gleaner file photo)
The Waterbury Police in Connecticut have confirmed that dancehall icon Brigadier Jerry has been charged in relation to a shooting over three days ago.
He has been charged with first-degree robbery, reckless endangerment, illegal discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal transfer of a pistol and altering a serial number on a firearm.
The artiste, whose real name is Robert Russell, is being held on US$250,000 bond.
Waterbury police say the artiste suspected that someone had stolen his wallet earlier during a card game.
He reportedly left the location and returned with a gun, then the 62 year-old entertainer allegedly fired a shot into a wall.
'Brigadier Jerry' is the brother of another popular musician, Sister Nancy.
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