Westmoreland, Jamaica – A 17-year-old boy from Hanover has been charged with the brutal murder of a couple who were gunned down as they slept in their home in Negril, Westmoreland, in May. The chilling incident has sent shockwaves through the quiet community.
According to police reports, on the night of the attack, the perpetrators forcibly entered the couple’s home and unleashed a barrage of gunfire, hitting both victims multiple times.
The victims, identified as 62-year-old fisherman, Kevin Whitmore and 49-year-old Althea Hunter, were found critically wounded when authorities arrived on the scene.
The couple was rushed to a nearby hospital, where Whitmore was pronounced dead upon arrival. His partner, Hunter was treated and admitted in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries.
After months of investigation, law enforcement officers captured the teenage suspect on August 8 during a targeted operation. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the case,
The identity of the 17-year-old suspect has not been released due to his age, but he now faces serious charges in connection with the double murder. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether others were involved in the planning or execution of the crime.
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