June 23, 2023
26-y-o shot and killed at party in Westmoreland
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A Westmoreland man was shot and killed by an unknown assailant at a party in Broughton, Westmoreland on Thursday night.
The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Odanie Brooks otherwise called ‘Cruz’ from the community.
Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar police are that about 7:20 pm Brooks was at a party when he was pounced upon by a lone gunman who opened fire at him. The lawmen were summoned and upon their arrival Brooks was seen with gunshot wounds to the head and upper body.
He was assisted to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigations into the killing are ongoing.
– Kimberley Peddie
