Reputed August Town don killed in alleged confrontation with cops
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May 29, 2024

Reputed August Town don killed in alleged confrontation with cops

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A reputed don in the August Town community of St Andrew was shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with lawmen on Wednesday.

He has been identified as Marvin Markland, more popularly known as ‘Papa’.

It is alleged that Markland was a leader of a gang in the community.

More details soon.

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