Delivery truck driver shot dead in St Mary
The sight of the lifelessbody of five-year-oldRushane ‘Ricardo’Burford lying on thestreet in Allman Townyesterday is too muchfor this woman (atleft), while police viewthe body. (Photo: LionelRookwood)
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January 15, 2013

Delivery truck driver shot dead in St Mary

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The driver of a delivery truck is dead and another man is nursing injuries after gunmen attacked the delivery truck in Wellington, St Mary this afternoon.

The identity of the man has not yet been revealed.

The shooting reportedly happened along a lonely stretch of road in the area.

Residents theorise that robbery may have been the motive.

Investigations continue.

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