Belmont man freed of shooting charges

JOMAL MCMASTER,a 31-year-old self-employed man of Belmont who was accused of shooting a Richland Park auto body workman in both legs early last year, walked free from the High Court on Monday.

McMaster was charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding the complainant, Clinton Matthews of Richland Park with intent, unlawfully discharging a firearm at Matthews, and having in his possession a firearm with intent to cause injury to Matthews.

Matthews was allegedly shot at Belmont on February 7, 2022.

However, when the matter was called at the Criminal Assizes on Monday, Matthews told the Court that he did not wish to proceed with the matter. As a result, the Crown, in accordance with the law, withdrew all three charges and asked the Court to discharge the accused.

Justice Brian Cottle then dismissed the matter and discharged McMaster.

Attorney Ronald Marks represented McMaster.