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Fatal shooting in St Thomas

Published:Monday | January 7, 2019 | 11:31 AM

A man was shot dead at a wholesale in Albion, St Thomas this morning.

It is reported that the owner of the business, who is a licensed firearm holder, received a call that something was wrong at his establishment. 

It is further reported that he went to investigate and on entering the building he was allegedly attacked by an intruder with a machete.

The businessman reportedly opened fire hitting the intruder, killing him on the spot.

The police have launched a probe.

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