Man gunned down after leaving wake in Westmoreland
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A man was shot dead while returning home from a wake with his girlfriend in Bethel town, Westmoreland on Monday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Michael Hylton, a 46-year-old technician from the community.
Reports from the Westmoreland Police are that Hylton and his girlfriend were walking home shortly after 1 am when they were confronted by a lone gunman who opened gunfire at Hylton, hitting him several times in his chest and upper body.
Hylton’s girlfriend ran and managed to escape unhurt.
The gunman then escaped on foot in the area. The deceased was transported by residents to the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St James where he was pronounced dead.
Investigations are ongoing
– Kimberley Peddie