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Father and son among five killed in Hanover

Published:Friday | June 14, 2024 | 11:41 AM
The father and sons were reportedly killed in a home invasion last night in Johnson Town in the parish. - File photo

Five people, including a father and his son, have been murdered in Hanover between last night and early this morning. 

The father and son and another man were reportedly killed last night in Johnson Town in the parish.

In another incident last night, the director of a funeral home was reportedly shot dead by gunmen.

It is also reported that gunmen opened fire in the Lucea car park this morning, killing one man.

National Security Minister, Dr Horace Chang, is expected to visit the parish this morning to get an update on the crime situation.

* Editor's note: This story was updated to correct information stating that a father and his two sons were killed. Only one son was involved in the incident.

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