Fisherman charged for injuring another with spear gun

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Fisherman charged for injuring another with spear gun

A 19-year-old St Andrew fisherman has been charged by the police for using a spear gun to shooting another man in his neck during an argument. Charged with wounding with intent is Jerome Troupe. His court date is being arranged. The incident...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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