Portland records 12th murder
PORTLAND, Jamaica – A shopkeeper of Snow Hill in Portland is the parish’s twelfth murder victim following an incident early Saturday morning.
The deceased has been identified as 56-year-old Courtney Alexander Clarke, otherwise called “Frank”.
Police report that about 1:00 am, Clarke was closing his shop when he was attacked by unknown assailants who shot him multiple times.
He was rushed to the Port Antonio Hospital where he died while receiving treatment.
The lawmen say investigations into the incident are ongoing.
“We urge you, the citizens, to continue working with us as we make all efforts to keep Portland the safest place in Jamaica,” said Velonique Campbell, deputy superintendent of Police in charge of operations.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact 119, 311 or any of the following numbers:
Operations Office
(876) 322-9357
(876) 440-1526
Port Antonio CIB
(876) 322-9263
Port Antonio Guard Room
(876) 993 2546
(876) 322-9368
