Man shot dead by cop

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Man shot dead by cop

A man was fatally shot during a confrontation with the police in Stewart Town, St Mary, yesterday.

Police did not give information about the confrontation, but said a 9mm pistol with an extended magazine was seized during the incident.

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

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