Saturday, April 18, 2026

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The man who was shot and killed on Monday night was identified as Canute Ward, 36 years, formerly of Darrell’s Hill, St Michael.

According to police, Ward’s body was discovered on a pathway at Miller’s Road, Farm Road, St Peter, after receiving a report of gunshots in the area.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

It was the 38th murder for 2020.

Anyone who may have information about this shooting incident is asked to contact police Emergency at 211, District E Police Station at 4191730, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477) or any Police Station. (PR/SAT)

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