Raft operator killed in St Ann
Published:Friday | August 2, 2024 | 10:48 AM
The Ocho Rios police in St Ann are investigating the murder of a raft operator in the parish on Thursday night.
He has been identified as 38-year-old Troy Cooper, otherwise called 'Slaughter', of Prosper Hall, Exchange, St Ann.
He was reportedly at a bar having drinks with friends bout 8:20 p.m. when a man in full black approached and had a brief conversation with him.
An explosion was heard and Cooper was seen with what looked like a gunshot wound to the head.
The police were called and the scene processed.
No motive has yet been established for the killing.
- Rasbert Turner
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