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Hanover couple reportedly murdered in sleep

Published:Monday | August 1, 2022 | 5:40 AM

A couple was allegedly shot dead while sleeping as gunmen went on a rampage in the western parish of Hanover early Monday.

The attackers reportedly kicked open the doors to a house and shot a man and a woman in Pumpkin Bottom.

A man was also killed in the neighbouring community of Barbican.

Their identities have not yet been released. 

The shootings took place about 2 a.m.

It's not clear whether the cases are linked. 

The police are at both locations. 

janet.silvera@gleanerjm.com 

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