Manchester man dies after being hit with stone, suspect surrenders
Published:Wednesday | August 27, 2025 | 2:29 PM
The police in Manchester have arrested a man on suspicion of murder following the death of another man he allegedly hit on the head with a stone.
The deceased has been identified as 61-year-old Johnathan Palmer of Fairfield Mountain, Manchester.
Reports are that about 5:45 p.m, Palmer had a dispute with the suspect who threw a stone which hit him on the head, injuring him.
Palmer was assisted to the Mandeville Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect subsequently surrendered to the police.
The investigation is being conducted by the Mandeville Criminal Investigation Branch.
- Rasbert Turner
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