August 22, 2023
Taxi operator shot dead in Westmoreland
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A taxi operator was shot dead in Burnt Savannah, Westmoreland on Monday night.
The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Alden Watson of Dalling Street, Savanna-la-Mar, in the parish.
Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar police are that about 9:40 pm, citizens reportedly heard loud explosions and summoned the police. On arrival of the lawmen, Watson was seen in his Toyota motorcar suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was removed from the vehicle and transported to the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigations continue.
– Kimberley Peddie