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Man shot in Ocho Rios

Published:Saturday | August 2, 2025 | 11:25 AM
File photo.
File photo.

The police in St Ann are investigating the shooting of a man in Ocho Rios on Saturday morning.

It is reported that around 3:30 a.m., the man, who hails from Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, was at Turtle River Park when he was shot.

The 24-year-old was taken to hospital, where he was admitted.

The police say no motive has been established for the shooting.

Detectives assigned to the Ocho Rios Criminal Investigation Branch are probing the matter.

- Rasbert Turner

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