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Man stabbed to death in Ocho Rios
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July 16, 2023

Man stabbed to death in Ocho Rios

ST ANN, Jamaica – A man was stabbed to death in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Sunday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Omar Walker.

Police report that around 10:40 am, Walker got into a dispute with another individual in the vicinity of the Jamaica National Bank.

According to lawmen, a knife was brought into play and Walker was stabbed multiple times.

His attacker then fled the scene.

Police were called to the scene and Walker was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The death follows last evening’s double murder in Priory in the parish when two men were shot and killed.

The police are investigating both incidents.

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