A cook shop operator was shot and killed at his restaurant in Great River, Hanover, on Saturday morning.

The incident happened about 6 o'clock.

It is reported that the operator known as 'Spider' was in the process of preparing meals for his customers when he was attacked.

He succumbed to his injuries.

The incident is being probed by the police.

- Hopeton Bucknor 

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