Hardware operator gunned down in St Catherine
Published:Wednesday | April 19, 2023 | 8:47 PM
The community of Crescent, St Catherine, has been plunged into mourning following the murder of a businessman who operated a hardware in the area on Wednesday afternoon.
He is Simeon George Ellis, 53, of Seaview Crescent, Old Harbour Glades in St Catherine.
Ellis was reportedly at his establishment about 4:20 p.m. when a motorcycle stopped and a man approached him.
The man pointed a gun at Ellis and fired shots, hitting him repeatedly.
The gunman then returned to the motorcycle and escaped.
The Spanish Town police have launched an investigation in the matter.
No motive has yet been established for the murder.
- Rasbert Turner
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