In a tragic incident on Saturday night, a taxi operator was brutally gunned down while loading his vehicle in Linstead, St Catherine. The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Leon Peters, a resident of the Commodore district in the parish.

The motive behind this heinous crime remains unknown, as no apparent reason has been established for the fatal shooting. Authorities are currently carrying out investigations to determine the motive and identify the perpetrator.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. when Peters was in the process of loading his taxi in the town. At that moment, an unidentified man approached him and fired multiple shots, causing fatal injuries.

Following the shooting, the police swiftly launched a manhunt to track down the assailant. Law enforcement agencies are employing all available resources to bring the perpetrator to justice and provide closure to the grieving family and community.

Immediately after the attack, concerned citizens rushed the critically injured Peters to the nearby Linstead Hospital for medical assistance. Tragically, despite the efforts of medical professionals, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The loss of Leon Peters has sent shockwaves throughout the community, leaving family, friends, and fellow taxi operators devastated. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat of violence that plagues our society.

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