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Double murder rocks Dumfries, St James
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May 10, 2023

Double murder rocks Dumfries, St James

ST JAMES, Jamaica – Two men were shot and killed by unknown assailants in the Dumfries community of St James on Wednesday morning.

The police are currently on the scene and are investigating the circumstances which led to the incident.

Reports are that just after 8:00 am, both men were standing in a section of the community when they were pounced upon by men armed with guns, who proceeded to open fire at them.

They were taken to hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

More to come.

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