Popular blogger ‘Big Meech’ shot and killed
Nigel 'Big Meech' Walford
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March 3, 2023

Popular blogger ‘Big Meech’ shot and killed

ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Popular local blogger Nigel Walford, also known as Big Meech, was gunned down in the Red Pond section of Spanish Town, St Catherine on Friday.

Reports are that Walford was shot about 1 pm as he was about to enter a taxi. The driver of the taxi was also shot.

Walford was pronounced dead at hospital, while the taxi driver has been admitted. The condition of the cabbie is not known at this time.

Walford was known for his informative blogs on the inner runnings of the August Town community. No motive has been established for his death.

Spanish Town police are investigating.

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