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Body of murdered missing St Andrew businessman identified

Published:Friday | October 28, 2022 | 3:24 PM
The police report that the body was seen lying on the roadway with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.

The police are reporting that the body of a man that was discovered on Tamarind Avenue in St Andrew on Wednesday has been identified as businessman Kamar Barrett, who was reported missing.

Reports from the Half-Way Tree police are that about 11:05 a.m., residents stumbled upon the body of the 36-year-old St Andrew businessman in the area and summoned them.

On arrival of the lawmen, the body was seen lying on the roadway with a gunshot wound to the back of the head.

He was taken to the hospital where the death was confirmed.

Investigations continue.

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