Victims of Bog Hole gun attack identified

The Chapelton police in Clarendon have identified the two persons killed in a gun attack yesterday in the rural community of Bog Hole in the parish.

They are 57-year-old Melbourne Wright and 69-year-old Tatlyn Keen, both of Bog Hole district.

Their alleged attacker has been arrested by the police on suspicion of murder and gun-related offences.

A 53-year-old woman remains hospitalised from injuries received during the incident.

Police reports state that about 5 p.m. on Wednesday the trio was at home when they were attacked by the suspect, who is reportedly a former policeman and ex-soldier.

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The attacker reportedly made enquiries about Keen's daughter, and when he was not pleased with the responses brandished his licensed firearm and shot the three victims.

Keen died on the spot, while Wright died on the way to hospital.

It is reported that the suspect had a relationship with Keen's daughter which went sour, and the woman fled their home overseas.

The suspect reportedly came to Jamaica in search of her.

- Rasbert Turner