News November 04 2026

Man fatally shot by licensed firearm holder during dispute at bar in St Elizabeth

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The Junction police in St Elizabeth are investigating the fatal shooting of a man by a licensed firearm holder during an incident at a bar last night.

The deceased has been identified as McKoy Rowe, of Top Hill district in Junction.

The police report that about 10:00 p.m. on November 3, Rowe and the licensed firearm holder were involved in a dispute at a bar.

Rowe reportedly asked the man for money, which led to an argument between them.

He allegedly attacked the licensed firearm holder with a knife and was shot and injured.

The injured man was taken to the Black River Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

- Rasbert Turner

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