Seven shot, three fatally, at bar in Westmoreland
Published:Wednesday | February 28, 2024 | 3:06 PM
Seven people were shot, three fatally, at a bar Frome, Westmoreland early Wednesday morning.
The deceased have been identified as Everol Rowe, a shop owner and broom maker of a Frome address; Kemar Smith, otherwise called 'Beenie Bud,' of Savanna-la-mar; and Andre McDonald, of a Gully Banks address in Savanna-la-mar, all in Westmoreland.
It is reported that about 12:50 a.m., patrons were at the bar when a white Toyota Axio motor car drove up.
Two men armed with handguns exited the vehicle and opened fire, causing persons to scatter.
When the shooting subsided, seven persons were discovered suffering from gunshot wounds.
They were transported to the Savanna-la-mar Public General Hospital, where McDonald and Smith were pronounced dead and Rowe succumbed to his injuries while being treated.
The other four victims were all admitted.
The shooting is being investigated by the police.
- Rochelle Clayton
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