Man in police custody following brother's death

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Man in police custody following brother's death

A man who was allegedly involved in a dispute with his brother on Friday, is now in police custody, after his brother died following the incident.

The man was treated in hospital and released into police custody, the Jamaica Constabulary's Corporate Communication Unit has confirmed.

The police say at about 12:45 p.m., the brothers had an argument.

They were found along the roadway and taken to hospital, where Crooks was pronounced dead.

The Gleaner will continue to track this story.

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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