Barber shot, falls from third floor of plaza in Portmore

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Barber shot, falls from third floor of plaza in Portmore

A St Catherine barber has been rushed to hospital after receiving several shots then falling from the third floor of a plaza in Port Henderson, Portmore in the parish. The St Catherine South Police are now processing the scene. Shortly before 11 a....

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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