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St Thomas records first murder

Published:Monday | January 3, 2022 | 10:13 AM
Investigators believe that the murder is linked to the ongoing feud between residents of Navarre Lane and Back Smith Lane in Seaforth. 

St Thomas has recorded its first murder for the year.

The deceased is 37-year-old Jermaine Spencer, otherwise called 'Puss Face', who was of a Navarre Lane address in Seaforth.

The police report that about 1:15 on Sunday afternoon residents heard loud explosions and went to investigate.

They came upon the body of a man with multiple gunshot wounds lying face down on the ground.

The body was clad in a pair of black shoes, blue jean pants and a brown t-shirt.

The police were summoned.

Investigators believe that the murder is linked to the ongoing feud between residents of Navarre Lane and Back Smith Lane in Seaforth. 

- Shanna kaye Monteith

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