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Two men shot and killed in yam field

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Two men were shot and killed in a yam field at Three Houses plantation St Philip, around 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday.

According to police, the owner of the field, which was under lease from the plantation, was reportedly patrolling after having previous issues of theft.

He allegedly came across two men harvesting his crops and confronted them. An altercation occurred, resulting in the two men being shot. They both died at the scene. 

Their identities are unknown at this stage.

Police are making an appeal to the general public. Anyone who can identify either of these two individuals should contact District C Police station at 418 8200/04, police emergency 211 or Oistins police station 4182612 to make arrangements to visit the morgue. (PR/SAT)

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