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Two men shot dead, third injured in Westmoreland attack

Published:Tuesday | March 22, 2022 | 12:41 PM
It is reported that about 9:45 pm, Leslie, Warlock and another man were among patrons at a shop when gunmen drove up, opened fire, then escaped in a waiting motor car.

Hopeton Bucknor/Gleaner Writer 

Two men were shot dead and another injured in an attack at a shop in the farming community of Highgate in Darliston, Westmoreland last night.

The murdered victims have been identified as 35-year-old Soneil Leslie, otherwise called 'Munchie' and 22-year-old Nicholas Warlock, both of Highgate. 

It is reported that about 9:45 pm, Leslie, Warlock and another man were among patrons at a shop when gunmen drove up, opened fire, then escaped in a waiting motor car.

The police were summoned and upon arrival, the wounded men were rushed to a hospital.

Warlock and Leslie were pronounced dead, and the other victim was treated and admitted in serious condition.

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