Hanover shopkeeper stabbed to death
Christopher Hibbert

HANOVER, Jamaica – A Hanover shopkeeper was stabbed to death at his business establishment in Hopewell district, Sandy Bay, on Saturday.

Police reported that about 5:45 pm, 21-year-old Christopher Hibbert was inside his business place when a man visited him. Shortly after, both men were seen in a physical confrontation.

Following the altercation, Hibbert was seen suffering from what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. It was discovered that a ratchet knife was used to stab the businessman several times.

He was assisted to hospital where he died while undergoing treatment. The police have since been seeking to apprehend the alleged killer who fled the area.

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