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Higgler shot in Brown's Town, St Ann

Published:Sunday | June 23, 2024 | 11:24 AM
No motive has been established for the shooting.

Detectives in St Ann are probing the shooting of a male higgler in Brown's Town last night.

It is reported that about 8:30 p.m., the man was walking along the main road when upon reaching in the vicinity of a restaurant a dark-coloured Honda motor car drove up and the occupants opened fire and then sped away.

Checks revealed that the victim, who hails from a neighbouring community, sustained injuries to his upper body.

He was assisted to hospital where he was admitted.

No motive has been established for the shooting.

- Rasbert Turner

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