Two men shot dead in Westmoreland bar
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April 1, 2022

Two men shot dead in Westmoreland bar

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The police are now probing a double murder in Egypt Gardens, Westmoreland, Saturday morning.

The deceased have been identified as Jemario Fenton and Henry Thompson.

Reports are that both men were at a bar when they were shot.

They were taken to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Kimberley Peddie

Henry Thompson

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