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Taxi operator shot and killed in May Pen

Published:Thursday | June 19, 2025 | 6:29 PM
Taxi operator Gary Gordon. - Contributed photo
Taxi operator Gary Gordon. - Contributed photo

A taxi operator was reportedly shot and killed at his home in May Pen, Clarendon, on Wednesday.

He has been identified as 39-year-old Gary Gordon, of a Sewell Crescent address in May Pen.

Reports from the May Pen police are that explosions were heard in the vicinity of Gordon's home about 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

The police say residents discovered Gordon’s body sometime after 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, in an upright position beside a Toyota Probox motor car. His head was reportedly inside the vehicle.

He was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigations are ongoing.

Up to June 14, a total of 17 homicides were recorded in Clarendon.

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