Police gather at a bus stop on Half Way Tree Road amid reports that a body was found in the vicinity Sunday morning (Photo: Karl McClarty)

Body found on Half Way Tree Road

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A section of Half Way Tree Road has been cordoned off after a body, believed to be male, was discovered early Sunday morning, Observer Online understands.

According to reports, the body was discovered by a passerby around 8:30 am, who alerted the police.

Several police vehicles are now on the scene as the investigation continues.

More details to come.

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