Jamaica: Armed assailants rob brothers of $600,000 before shooting one to death

Police officials reported that the deceased man had been identified as 69-year-old Desmond Wright, who was a resident of the Williamsfield district in the parish. Meanwhile, his brother was also treated at a Jamaican hospital for severe injuries.

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Trinidad: Man shot multiple times while liming near home

Jamaica: Two brothers were shot during a robbery incident which took place on Wednesday afternoon in Newcastle district in St Elizabeth, Jamaica. According to the officials, the incident resulted in the death of one while the other got severely injured. Police officials reported that the deceased man had been identified as 69-year-old Desmond Wright, who was a resident of the Williamsfield district in the parish. Meanwhile, his brother was also treated at a Jamaican hospital for severe injuries. According to the information, the police reported that the brothers went to the Newcastle district to buy cattle when they were reportedly approached by six individuals who were armed with guns. The gunmen demanded cash from both of them, and one of the brothers took out $600,000 and handed it over to them. After this, the gunmen opened fire, hitting Desmond in the chest and the other in the leg before making a good escape from the scene. Someone who was passing from that road saw them lying on the ground and informed the police before rushing them to the Black River Hospital, where Desmond was pronounced dead. It is also being said that the deceased was a licensed gun holder but did not have his weapon with him during the time of this incident. The family of the deceased is also shocked over the incident and is urging the police officials to bring him to justice. Meanwhile, social media users are also condemning the incident and are expressing their sorrow over the increased crime in the country. "You mean to tell me that not even one day can pass without the barrage of death in the news. It's getting worse by the second," wrote a user named Tashibra Rattray-Smith. While another user named Stewart said that the deceased man was his acquaintance and was a very kind soul, he added, "My heart is broken. People I know and went to school with. He just opened up his home to us four months ago for a Reunion get-together. He worked hard and decided to go home to enjoy his life. How wicked, how demonic. Who gave them that right? When will this stop? Words are inadequate."

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